Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary by state
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Top skills:RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment Selection
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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary by industry
Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade
14,580 workers
$48,500
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
6,980 workers
$55,000
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
5,280 workers
$53,500
Wholesale Trade
2,400 workers
$53,000
Other Services (except Public Administration)
2,390 workers
$47,000
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
1,480 workers
$54,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
1,260 workers
$61,500
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,150 workers
$61,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics pays 22% below the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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How much does a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make?
The average base salary for a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in the United States is $52,000 per year, or about $25.00 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $42,000 and $60,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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