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Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics

Maintain and repair small engines, such as those in chain saws, lawn mowers, and similar equipment.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$22.87 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Below statewide average
Growth rate:  6.7%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Vocational training is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Repair defective engines or engine components.
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
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Job Title Examples:

Golf Cart Mechanic
Lawnmower Repair Mechanic
Small Engine Technician

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $22.87
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics *

Area Low Median High
U S
$17.28 $19.95 $24.18
Minnesota
$20.24 $22.87 $24.05
Central Minnesota
$20.73 $22.93 $23.66
Northeast Minnesota
$18.79 $20.92 $23.03
Northwest Minnesota
$19.06 $21.06 $23.16
Southeast Minnesota
$18.51 $22.54 $24.21
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$22.11 $23.44 $25.14

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 680 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 955 new Outdoor Power Equipment Mechanics to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

 

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