Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $49,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Outdoor Power Equipment/ Small Engine Mechanics diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines. General Information Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 15 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic. +10.7% Employment Change Employment for Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 10.7% between 2025 and 2030. $23.98 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $23.98/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.39, while experienced workers are paid $25.91. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 128 Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 141. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic are Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries, and Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Engineering and Technology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanic is HS diploma or less. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
