The salary statistics of small engine mechanics in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare small engine mechanics salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $61,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for small engine mechanics in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) small engine mechanics is $61,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid small engine mechanics is $23,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of small engine mechanics in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $38,640 | 4.45% | 12.03% |
| 2017 | $36,920 | -1.79% | - |
| 2016 | $37,580 | -0.19% | - |
| 2015 | $37,650 | 2.23% | - |
| 2014 | $36,810 | 6.41% | - |
| 2013 | $34,450 | 1.34% | - |
| 2012 | $33,990 | - | - |
The average salaries of small engine mechanics in three industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for small engine mechanics occupations is the museums, historical sites, and similar institutions industry with an annual salary $41,580. The lowest paying industry is the gambling industries industry (annual salary $30,080). For detailed small engine mechanics salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Gambling Industries | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].