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Small Engine Mechanic

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AVG. SALARY

$40,100

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$40,100

Entry Annual Wage

$28,290

Experienced Annual Wage

$59,090

Average Hourly Wage

$19.28

Entry Hourly Wage

$13.60

Experienced Hourly Wage

$28.41

Median Hourly Wage

$17.63

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $37,000 or $17.79/hr $25,560 or $12.29/hr $46,970 or $22.58/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $41,720 or $20.06/hr $29,420 or $14.15/hr $63,040 or $30.31/hr
Tulsa MSA $41,650 or $20.03/hr $28,410 or $13.66/hr $60,260 or $28.97/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $39,980 or $19.22/hr $28,900 or $13.89/hr $62,300 or $29.95/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,110 or $18.32/hr $26,940 or $12.95/hr $51,580 or $24.80/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,530 or $17.08/hr $29,120 or $14.00/hr $51,370 or $24.70/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 13%
Job Openings 80 estimated annual job openings
Employment 620 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Tulsa MSA 140 7% 1 N/A 17
Oklahoma City MSA 240 8% 3 N/A 30

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$42,590

Average Hourly Wage

$20.48

Average Annual Range

$29,170 to $59,090

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +3%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 37,500 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Increased demand for motorboats and motorcycles, as well as for outdoor power equipment, is expected to create jobs for small engine mechanics over the projections decade. In addition, boat and motorcycle engines, as well as engines and parts for outdoor power equipment, have become more sophisticated, which should create demand for small engine mechanics who can fix and maintain them 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (39.3%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (NAICS444000) (30.7%)
  • Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores (NAICS444200) (21.5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (NAICS560000) (15.9%)
  • Administrative and support services (NAICS561000) (15.9%)
  • Services to buildings and dwellings (NAICS561700) (15.7%)
  • Landscaping services (NAICS561730) (15.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (12%)
  • Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries (NAICS713000) (11.9%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (11.6%)
  • Building material and supplies dealers (NAICS444100) (9.2%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS811000) (7.2%)
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS420000) (7.2%)
  • Self-employed workers (6.7%)
  • Personal and household goods repair and maintenance (NAICS811400) (6.2%)

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