Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in Oklahoma

Get the information you need to know about working as an Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanic.

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

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

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

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

There were approximately 510 workers employed as Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state in 2018.

There were 420 Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 90 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The amount of Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics working in the state is similar to the average state.

Job Projections for Oklahoma

Jobs for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 8.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.

Oklahoma Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 70 annual job openings, and 640 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 Oklahoma?

In 2018 wages for Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engine Mechanics ranged from $16,910 to $51,590 with $25,560 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.13 to $24.8. The median hourly rate was $12.29.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $11.76 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.53.

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

Top Oklahoma 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
Tulsa, OK	100	$39,820

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 OK

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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

References

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