SOC 49-3053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics — Idaho
Idaho · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Idaho is $55,320 per year, 15.5% above the national median of $47,880.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Idaho is $55,320 per year, 15.5% above the national median of $47,880. Pay ranges from under $39,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,430 to $62,010.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 8th by median wage. Idaho Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 327th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,330 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $47,430 | −0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,320 | +15.5% |
| 75th | $62,010 | +29.5% |
| 90th | $81,640 | +70.5% |
| Mean | $57,100 | +19.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $61,360 | 30 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $58,060 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $55,320 goes as far as $57,927 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,927US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,320 a year, 15.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,330 to $81,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $61,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $55,320, or $26.59 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,880, so pay in Idaho is 15.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $81,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Idaho Falls, at $61,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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