Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Kentucky

Is Kentucky a good place for you to work as an Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanic?

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

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

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

650 people worked as Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in 2018 in this state.

There were 580 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Kentucky

Jobs for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 11.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.

Kentucky Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 70 annual job openings, and a total of 660 jobs for Kentucky Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in 2026.

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 Kentucky?

In 2018 wages for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics ranged from $18,540 to $46,850 with $26,180 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.91 to $22.52. The median hourly rate was $12.59.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $13.66 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $1.07.

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

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Top Kentucky 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
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	120	$35,080
Lexington-Fayette, KY	50	$38,420

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 Kentucky

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Occupation	Kentucky Employment Total
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	620
Motorcycle Mechanics	190

References

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