Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary by State
Also called: Small Engine Mechanics
The national median pay for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics is $47,880 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,610 in Arkansas to $60,190 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,670
- 25th percentile
- $40,670
- Median
- $47,880
- 75th percentile
- $58,560
- Top 10%
- $67,260
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 36,060 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $60,190 | +26% | $43,370 | $70,850 | 50 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $58,110 | +21% | $39,430 | $75,710 | 210 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $57,830 | +21% | $47,020 | $78,720 | 800 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $57,610 | +20% | $44,810 | $77,770 | 210 |
| 5 | Nevada | $56,750 | +19% | $35,320 | $93,670 | 170 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $56,680 | +18% | $46,230 | $78,710 | 560 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $55,990 | +17% | $38,370 | $73,300 | 630 |
| 8 | Idaho | $55,320 | +16% | $39,330 | $81,640 | 190 |
| 9 | Missouri | $55,120 | +15% | $34,870 | $62,670 | 690 |
| 10 | Delaware | $54,230 | +13% | $40,560 | $73,020 | 80 |
| 11 | Washington | $53,990 | +13% | $42,410 | $76,030 | 590 |
| 12 | Colorado | $52,620 | +10% | $39,990 | $76,400 | 690 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $52,160 | +9% | $40,740 | $82,040 | 100 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $52,000 | +9% | $44,600 | $72,310 | 660 |
| 15 | Vermont | $51,250 | +7% | $36,240 | $62,390 | 110 |
| 16 | Utah | $50,840 | +6% | $32,600 | $69,850 | 250 |
| 17 | California | $50,790 | +6% | $36,950 | $76,030 | 2,470 |
| 18 | New York | $50,640 | +6% | $36,020 | $67,650 | 1,480 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $50,540 | +6% | $41,630 | $60,900 | 190 |
| 20 | Oregon | $50,020 | +4% | $39,900 | $74,140 | 280 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $49,710 | +4% | $36,240 | $66,100 | 300 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $48,140 | +1% | $37,040 | $63,530 | 1,020 |
| 23 | Maine | $47,960 | 0% | $37,620 | $72,330 | 300 |
| 24 | Montana | $47,880 | 0% | $35,360 | $63,020 | 190 |
| 25 | Florida | $47,840 | 0% | $35,640 | $65,220 | 3,450 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $47,510 | −1% | $31,770 | $70,050 | 660 |
| 27 | Virginia | $47,480 | −1% | $36,840 | $68,460 | 1,240 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $47,370 | −1% | $32,260 | $63,720 | 1,950 |
| 29 | Georgia | $47,360 | −1% | $33,060 | $62,800 | 1,620 |
| 30 | Indiana | $47,260 | −1% | $34,110 | $60,590 | 1,150 |
| 31 | Michigan | $46,730 | −2% | $34,110 | $61,090 | 1,860 |
| 32 | Arizona | $46,580 | −3% | $30,600 | $62,120 | 1,050 |
| 33 | Kansas | $46,540 | −3% | $34,080 | $58,370 | 170 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $46,270 | −3% | $33,990 | $71,720 | 1,590 |
| 35 | Illinois | $46,190 | −4% | $34,690 | $68,410 | 780 |
| 36 | Ohio | $46,110 | −4% | $29,780 | $60,850 | 1,480 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $46,060 | −4% | $28,400 | $64,180 | 1,200 |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,830 | −4% | $30,100 | $70,490 | 430 |
| 39 | Texas | $45,720 | −5% | $34,730 | $64,130 | 2,270 |
| 40 | Maryland | $45,630 | −5% | $38,130 | $66,850 | 440 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $43,200 | −10% | $31,970 | $66,040 | 260 |
| 42 | Alabama | $43,110 | −10% | $30,930 | $57,530 | 400 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $43,110 | −10% | $31,350 | $63,450 | 500 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $42,630 | −11% | $30,230 | $62,340 | 380 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $42,520 | −11% | $26,020 | $55,800 | 110 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $41,580 | −13% | $34,770 | $57,660 | 160 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $39,210 | −18% | $29,820 | $51,640 | 130 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $37,900 | −21% | $30,470 | $52,260 | 150 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $37,610 | −21% | $28,150 | $58,200 | 390 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary questions
Which state pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the most?
Alaska, with a median of $60,190 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $47,880). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $37,610 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 3,450, with a median of $47,840.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.