Small engine repair schools
94 schools across 38 states teach motorcycle & small engine repair. Small engine mechanics in the U.S. earn a median $47,880 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 94
- States
- 38
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $47,880
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.3%
Small engine repair schools by state
- Florida (14)
- North Carolina (6)
- Georgia (5)
- Wisconsin (5)
- Puerto Rico (5)
- Minnesota (4)
- Arkansas (3)
- California (3)
- Iowa (3)
- New Hampshire (3)
- Ohio (3)
- Tennessee (3)
- Alabama (2)
- Alaska (2)
- Louisiana (2)
- Maine (2)
- Michigan (2)
- Oklahoma (2)
- Pennsylvania (2)
- Rhode Island (2)
- Texas (2)
- Utah (2)
- Washington (2)
- Arizona (1)
- Colorado (1)
- Idaho (1)
- Illinois (1)
- Kansas (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- Mississippi (1)
- Missouri (1)
- Nebraska (1)
- New Jersey (1)
- New York (1)
- North Dakota (1)
- South Carolina (1)
- South Dakota (1)
- Virginia (1)
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What small engine mechanics earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Small engine mechanic salaryHow to become a small engine mechanic
- Median pay
- $47,880
- $23.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,670–$67,260
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 36,060
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +2.3%
- 3,800 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many small engine repair schools are there?
We list 94 schools with motorcycle & small engine repair programs in 38 states. Florida has the most, with 14. Together they reported 1,897 motorcycle & small engine repair graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do small engine mechanics make?
The national median pay is $47,880 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 2.3% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find small engine repair schools near me?
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