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What small engine mechanics make
Median
$47,880
New in the shop
$34,670
Lead technician or owner
$67,260
The national median is $47,880 a year, and the bottom tenth start near $34,670. This is the federal wage survey's figure for outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics. The neighboring motorcycle trade is paid slightly better, with a median of $48,580.