Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 36K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$47,880
Median hourly
$23
Average annual
$49,990
Typical range
$34,670–$67,260
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $47,880 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $23 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment..
Most earn between $34,670 and $67,260 a year. There are roughly 36K people employed as outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics.
- Hourly
- $23.02
- Daily
- $184
- Weekly
- $921
- Bi-weekly
- $1,842
- Monthly
- $3,990
- Annual
- $47,880
$47,880 a year is around the 50th percentile for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss. The median is $47,880.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1Alaska$60,190
- 2Hawaii$58,110
- 3Massachusetts$57,830
- 4New Hampshire$57,610
- 5Nevada$56,750
- 6Connecticut$56,680
- 7Minnesota$55,990
- 8Idaho$55,320
- 9Missouri$55,120
- 10Delaware$54,230
- 11Washington$53,990
- 12Colorado$52,620
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1New Haven, CT$72,260
- 2Rochester, MN$61,920
- 3Idaho Falls, ID$61,360
- 4Kahului-Wailuku, HI$61,070
- 5Anchorage, AK$60,190
- 6Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$60,010
- 7Worcester, MA$59,960
- 8Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$59,950
- 9Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$59,880
- 10St. Louis, MO-IL$58,790
- 11Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$58,520
- 12Salinas, CA$58,310
Related job titles
Employers advertise Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics roles under these titles.
- Chain Saw Mechanic
- Chainsaw Technician
- Edge Trimmer Mechanic
- Electric Golf Cart Repairer
- Electric Wheelchair Repairer
- Engine Service Repairer
- Engine Specialist
- Garden Equipment Mechanic
- Garden Implement Mechanic
- Garden Machinery Mechanic
- Garden Tractor Mechanic
- Gas Engine Mechanic
- Gas Engine Repairer
- Gas Golf Cart Repairer
- Go-Cart Mechanic
- Golf Cart Mechanic
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,550
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,550
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,510
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$53,710
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,850
What a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics does
- Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
- 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.
- Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
- Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
- Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
- Replace motors.
- Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make?
- The median annual wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics is $47,880 ($23 per hour). Pay ranges from about $34,670 at the 10th percentile to $67,260 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $49,990, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanicss the most?
- Alaska has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $60,190.
- Is Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 36K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics do?
- Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.; 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..