Pay varies by employer, area of the country, and the mechanic's level of skill.
Small engine mechanics who work full time often receive benefits. These benefits may include paid vacations, sick leave, and health insurance. Some employers pay for work-related training and provide uniforms.
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics (SOC 49-3053)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $17.63 | $21.05 | $24.25 |
| Yearly | $36,660 | $43,775 | $50,440 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $12.73 | $18.21 | $22.03 |
| Yearly | $26,474 | $37,881 | $45,823 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $19.31 | $22.39 | $28.28 |
| Yearly | $40,152 | $46,559 | $58,817 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $18.43 | $22.02 | $27.24 |
| Yearly | $38,320 | $45,814 | $56,657 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $17.83 | $19.01 | $24.43 |
| Yearly | $37,070 | $39,544 | $50,816 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $19.31 | $22.76 | $28.74 |
| Yearly | $40,151 | $47,341 | $59,776 | |
| Mt. Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $15.56 | $16.12 | $18.20 |
| Yearly | $32,362 | $33,527 | $37,863 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $16.13 | $19.59 | $19.87 |
| Yearly | $33,534 | $40,750 | $41,334 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $14.96 | $19.35 | $23.98 |
| Yearly | $31,136 | $40,240 | $49,872 | |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area | Hourly | $19.36 | $21.46 | $23.29 |
| Yearly | $40,264 | $44,637 | $48,433 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $15.67 | $18.79 | $23.79 |
| Yearly | $32,593 | $39,081 | $49,497 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $18.24 | $21.05 | $21.16 |
| Yearly | $37,948 | $43,775 | $44,013 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $12.44 | $17.92 | $24.45 |
| Yearly | $25,867 | $37,273 | $50,854 | |
| St. Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $16.05 | $18.12 | $20.43 |
| Yearly | $33,384 | $37,680 | $42,487 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.67 | $19.25 | $23.33 |
| Yearly | $34,680 | $40,030 | $48,530 | |