Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $54,020 +16% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $46,200
90th percentile $79,840
Employed locally 90
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,200
    25th
    $48,130
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $79,840

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary vs area income 34% Median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $67,740
    Anchorage, AK $60,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Boulder, CO $57,870

    Nearby metros — Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Salinas, CA $57,250
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $51,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $51,480
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $51,460

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Jose, CA is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salaries?

    The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in San Jose, CA is 16% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Jose?

    Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $46,200 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,130.