Career Outlook

Whether you choose to work for an established engine shop or start your own business, your career outlook as a professional, trusted Outdoor Power Equipment Engine Technician is excellent!  Consider the following facts, and you will see why your expertise will quickly put cash in your pocket:

• There are over 45 million outdoor power equipment engines in service today!
• Over 1 million outdoor power equipment engines engines are added to the market every year!
• The outdoor power equipment engines engine industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and has grown over 2,400% since the 1980s!

Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of outdoor power equipment engine mechanics is expected to grow at about 9% to 17% through the year 2014. Job prospects should be especially favorable for persons who complete mechanic training programs.  Most of the job openings will result from the expected retirement of many experienced outdoor power equipment engine mechanics.

As a trained outdoor power equipment engine technician, you may choose to work for your own profitable business or work in a rewarding position for an already successful operation including:

• Independent Repair Shops
• Equipment Rental Companies
• Wholesale Distributors
• Landscaping Services
• Marinas
• Hardware Retailers
• Lawn and Garden Shops

Wage Rate

Qualified outdoor power equipment engine technicians usually earn between $22,000 and $45,000 per year ($11 - $22.50 per hour) with many earning far more.