Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Iowa

Considering a career as an Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanic in Iowa?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Iowa are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Iowa is growing faster than average.

• Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanic Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician

How Many Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics Work in Iowa?

In Iowa, there were 420 people working as Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in the year 2018.

There were 490 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 510 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics working in it, which means Iowa has fewer Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics than average.

Job Projections for Iowa

Jobs for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 11.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.

Iowa Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 670 total jobs in 2026 for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 4,400 annual jobs and 41,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics Make in Iowa?

In 2018 wages for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics ranged from $20,770 to $50,820 with $34,290 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.99 to $24.43. The median hourly rate was $16.49.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.68 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.19.

The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Iowa Metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA	150	$35,450
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	90	$30,320
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	40	$28,160

Top States for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics Employment

The table below shows the states where most Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	2,410	$37,910
Florida	2,180	$35,110
California	2,050	$37,260
New York	1,540	$39,540
Pennsylvania	1,440	$33,320
Ohio	1,390	$30,470
Michigan	1,390	$35,240
Indiana	940	$32,110
Georgia	910	$36,100
Missouri	880	$38,320
Tennessee	880	$30,030
Wisconsin	850	$34,260
Virginia	830	$34,940
Illinois	800	$32,660
North Carolina	780	$34,890
Alabama	730	$32,150
New Jersey	680	$43,810
Kentucky	650	$26,180
Arizona	640	$33,550
Connecticut	600	$45,370

Below are the states where Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Hawaii	$51,000
Connecticut	$45,370
New Jersey	$43,810
Nevada	$41,980
Delaware	$41,900
Wyoming	$41,210
Massachusetts	$40,610
New York	$39,540
Alaska	$39,460
New Hampshire	$39,160

Related Careers in Iowa

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Iowa Employment Total
Motorcycle Mechanics	350
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	130

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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