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How to become outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanicseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,880
25th–75th pct. $40,670–$58,560
Top pay (est.)
$87,400
Top 10% $67,260
Pay in 5 years
$55,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,700est.
$55,600–$75,100
Outlook score
49/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
31%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.3%
3,800 openings / yr

How to become outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Key skills

Repairing
3.6
Equipment Maintenance
3.6
Troubleshooting
3.6
Operation and Control
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Coordination
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.6
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.4
Physics
3.3
English Language
3.3
Design
3.2
Transportation
3.1
Education and Training
3.0

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesHandling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

VisualizationFinger DexterityNear VisionExtent FlexibilityOral ExpressionManual Dexterity

Education of workers

High school diploma
48%
Some college
27%
Post-secondary certificate
12%
Less than high school
12%

Training before entry

3–6 months
36%
1–3 months
21%
Up to 1 month
16%
6–12 months
15%
None / short demo
12%

Related work experience

2–4 years
35%
1–2 years
27%
6–12 months
17%
1–3 months
9%
None
4%
Up to 1 month
4%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.