Small engine mechanic salary

Small engine mechanics in the U.S. earn a median $47,880 a year.

Median pay
$47,880
Median hourly
$23.02
Typical range
$34,670–$67,260
Jobs
36,060

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for small engine mechanics in the U.S.
PercentileAnnual pay
10th (entry level)$34,670
25th$40,670
Median$47,880
75th$58,560
90th (top earners)$67,260

Pay in the biggest metro areas

Median pay by metro area
Metro areaMedian payJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$57,110870
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$47,780820
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$48,060810
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$47,880810
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$48,500670
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$51,680660
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$47,810630
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$51,970610
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$59,880590
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$55,450580

Small engine mechanic salary by state

  1. 1Alaska$60,190
  2. 2Hawaii$58,110
  3. 3Massachusetts$57,830
  4. 4New Hampshire$57,610
  5. 5Nevada$56,750
  6. 6Connecticut$56,680
  7. 7Minnesota$55,990
  8. 8Idaho$55,320
  9. 9Missouri$55,120
  10. 10Delaware$54,230
  11. 11Washington$53,990
  12. 12Colorado$52,620
  13. 13Rhode Island$52,160
  14. 14New Jersey$52,000
  15. 15Vermont$51,250
  16. 16Utah$50,840
  17. 17California$50,790
  18. 18New York$50,640
  19. 19North Dakota$50,540
  20. 20Oregon$50,020
  21. 21Nebraska$49,710
  22. 22Wisconsin$48,140
  23. 23Maine$47,960
  24. 24Montana$47,880
  25. 25Florida$47,840
  26. 26South Carolina$47,510
  27. 27Virginia$47,480
  28. 28North Carolina$47,370
  29. 29Georgia$47,360
  30. 30Indiana$47,260
  31. 31Michigan$46,730
  32. 32Arizona$46,580
  33. 33Kansas$46,540
  34. 34Pennsylvania$46,270
  35. 35Illinois$46,190
  36. 36Ohio$46,110
  37. 37Tennessee$46,060
  38. 38Iowa$45,830
  39. 39Texas$45,720
  40. 40Maryland$45,630
  41. 41Louisiana$43,200
  42. 42Alabama$43,110
  43. 43Kentucky$43,110
  44. 44Oklahoma$42,630
  45. 45New Mexico$42,520
  46. 46South Dakota$41,580
  47. 47West Virginia$39,210
  48. 48Mississippi$37,900
  49. 49Arkansas$37,610
  50. –Puerto Rico$23,730

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Frequently asked questions

How much do small engine mechanics make?

The median pay for small engine mechanics in the U.S. is $47,880 a year ($23.02 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,670, and the top 10% earn over $67,260.

Which states pay small engine mechanics the most?

The top-paying states are Alaska ($60,190), Hawaii ($58,110), Massachusetts ($57,830), New Hampshire ($57,610), Nevada ($56,750).

How can a small engine mechanic earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a small engine mechanic covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics, SOC 49-3053). Figures exclude self-employed workers.