Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Kansas

Want to work in Kansas as an Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanic? Read this first!

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

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

• Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Kansas 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 Kansas?

In 2018, there were 400 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics working in the state.

There were 410 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Kansas

Jobs for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 11.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.

Kansas Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 380 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 Kansas?

In 2018 wages for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics ranged from $20,560 to $55,010 with $33,980 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.89 to $26.45. The median hourly rate was $16.34.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $15.77 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.57.

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

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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 Kansas

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Kansas Employment Total
Motorcycle Mechanics	130
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	120

References

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