Average small engine mechanic salary
$44,668
$21.48 hourly rate
Entry-level small engine mechanic salary
$28,000 yearly salary
Updated April 25, 2024
How much does a small engine mechanic make?
The average small engine mechanic salary in the United States is $44,668. Small engine mechanic salaries typically range between $28,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for small engine mechanics is $21.48 per hour.
Small engine mechanic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Small engine mechanics earn the highest average salary in Arizona.
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Where can a Small Engine Mechanic earn more?
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California$49,594
Davenport, IA$30,253
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Southeast Connections$47,090
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Small Engine Mechanic
A small engine mechanic with 0-2 years of experience earns an average entry-level salary of $35,104. A mid-career small engine mechanic with 3-6 years of experience makes $44,668 a year on average. A senior level small engine mechanic with 7-12 years of experience enjoys an average annual salary of $47,840.
Small Engine Mechanic salary estimates from across the web
Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a small engine mechanic typically falls between $37,287 and $61,339.
Average small engine mechanic salary by state
The highest-paying states for small engine mechanics are Arizona, California, and New York. The lowest average small engine mechanic salary states are Kansas, Montana, and South Dakota.
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Highest paying states for small engine mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $53,563 | $25.75 |
| 2 | Idaho | $44,012 | $21.16 |
| 3 | Nevada | $45,441 | $21.85 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $45,913 | $22.07 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $42,254 | $20.31 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| 7 | New York | $48,319 | $23.23 |
| 8 | Indiana | $41,794 | $20.09 |
| 9 | Washington | $46,351 | $22.28 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $40,103 | $19.28 |
| 11 | Virginia | $48,006 | $23.08 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $44,902 | $21.59 |
| 13 | Maine | $41,289 | $19.85 |
| 14 | Alaska | $40,427 | $19.44 |
| 15 | California | $49,440 | $23.77 |
| 16 | Ohio | $42,968 | $20.66 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $39,729 | $19.10 |
| 18 | Alabama | $37,300 | $17.93 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $37,717 | $18.13 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $39,784 | $19.13 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $38,598 | $18.56 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $36,196 | $17.40 |
| 23 | Georgia | $38,307 | $18.42 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $37,701 | $18.13 |
| 25 | Delaware | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $37,501 | $18.03 |
| 27 | Texas | $39,801 | $19.14 |
| 28 | Florida | $36,588 | $17.59 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $40,539 | $19.49 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $37,403 | $17.98 |
| 31 | Maryland | $38,956 | $18.73 |
| 32 | Utah | $35,583 | $17.11 |
| 33 | Oregon | $37,755 | $18.15 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $36,787 | $17.69 |
| 35 | Michigan | $37,649 | $18.10 |
| 36 | Vermont | $33,765 | $16.23 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $37,527 | $18.04 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $37,387 | $17.97 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $35,484 | $17.06 |
| 40 | Iowa | $29,785 | $14.32 |
| 41 | Montana | $30,529 | $14.68 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $36,661 | $17.63 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $39,225 | $18.86 |
| 44 | New Jersey | $35,440 | $17.04 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $29,870 | $14.36 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $28,123 | $13.52 |
| 47 | Kansas | $30,713 | $14.77 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $30,490 | $14.66 |
| 49 | Colorado | $31,045 | $14.93 |
| 50 | Missouri | $31,242 | $15.02 |
| 51 | Illinois | $30,857 | $14.84 |
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Highest paying cities for small engine mechanics
The highest-paying cities for small engine mechanics are Visalia, CA, Indianapolis, IN, and Spokane, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visalia, CA | $49,594 | $23.84 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | $42,044 | $20.21 |
| 3 | Spokane, WA | $41,404 | $19.91 |
| 4 | Odessa, TX | $40,595 | $19.52 |
| 5 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $40,592 | $19.52 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge, LA | $40,255 | $19.35 |
| 7 | Muskego, WI | $38,928 | $18.72 |
| 8 | Stockbridge, GA | $38,181 | $18.36 |
| 9 | Upper Darby, PA | $38,005 | $18.27 |
| 10 | Mount Pleasant, SC | $37,976 | $18.26 |
| 11 | Novi, MI | $37,804 | $18.18 |
| 12 | Sarasota, FL | $37,048 | $17.81 |
| 13 | Jackson, NJ | $35,847 | $17.23 |
| 14 | Davenport, IA | $30,253 | $14.54 |
Small Engine Mechanic salary details
A small engine mechanic's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a small engine mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| Average | $44,668 | $3,722 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying small engine mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of small engine mechanics are engine mechanic, engine repairer, service, and mobility scooter repairer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
| Engine Mechanic | $62,832 | $5,236 | $30.21 | 35,043 |
Top companies hiring small engine mechanics now:
- John Deere Jobs (4)
- Rich Products Jobs (3)
- United States Marine Corps Jobs (8)
- Naturescape Jobs (21)
- DJ's Landscape Management Jobs (3)
Which companies pay small engine mechanics the most?
Small engine mechanic salaries at Southeast Connections and Gilbert are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average small engine mechanic salary at companies like Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and First Transit are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
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| 1 | Southeast Connections | $47,090 | $22.64 |
| 2 | Gilbert | $47,089 | $22.64 |
| 3 | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | $46,898 | $22.55 |
| 4 | First Transit | $45,797 | $22.02 |
| 5 | Florys | $45,676 | $21.96 |
| 6 | MjC International Group | $45,511 | $21.88 |
| 7 | Pacific Architects and Engineers | $45,074 | $21.67 |
| 8 | Denison Landscaping | $44,935 | $21.60 |
| 9 | Landscape Workshop | $44,881 | $21.58 |
| 10 | Naturescape | $44,878 | $21.58 |
| 11 | Atlantic Tractor LLC | $44,870 | $21.57 |
| 12 | DJ's Landscape Management | $44,753 | $21.52 |
| 13 | Crossroads Diversified Services | $44,730 | $21.50 |
| 14 | Great Oaks Landscape | $44,550 | $21.42 |
| 15 | Panasonic | $44,400 | $21.35 |
| 16 | Best Contracting Services | $44,250 | $21.27 |
| 17 | Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. | $44,107 | $21.21 |
| 18 | The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i | $43,666 | $20.99 |
| 19 | Southern States Cooperative | $43,559 | $20.94 |
| 20 | Lewis Group of Companies | $43,209 | $20.77 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Small Engine Mechanic salary trends
The average small engine mechanic salary has risen by $8,724 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average small engine mechanic earned $35,944 annually, but today, they earn $44,668 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for small engine mechanics over the last decade.
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Average small engine mechanic salary over time
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Small Engine Mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,700 | $21.47 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $43,000 | $20.66 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $42,100 | $20.26 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $40,900 | $19.67 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $40,100 | $19.30 | +3.0% |
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Recently added small engine mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | Small Engine Mechanic | Brentwood, CA | 07/01/2023 | $41,740 |
| Syndeo | Small Engine Mechanic | Wichita, KS | 07/01/2023 | $37,566 |
| Rainier Asphalt & Concrete | Light Duty & Small Engine Mechanic | North Bend, WA | 07/01/2023 | $43,827 |
| Westside Grounds | Small Engine Mechanic | Denver, CO | 06/27/2023 | $43,827 |
| Braveview, Inc. | Fleet and Small Engine Mechanic | Chagrin Falls, OH | 06/27/2023 | $52,175 |
| Northern Tool + Equipment | Small Engine Mechanic | Ocala, FL | 06/26/2023 | $52,175 |
| Monarch Landscaping | Small Engine Mechanic | Woodinville, WA | 06/24/2023 | $52,175 |
| AAA Landscape | Small Engine Mechanic-Nights | Phoenix, AZ | 06/23/2023 | $33,392 |
| Ready Equipment LLC | Small Engine Mechanic | Meredith, NH | 06/23/2023 | $37,566 |
| Sharpmowercom LLC | Small Engine Mechanic | New Palestine, IN | 06/22/2023 | $26,088 |
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