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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Iowa

Outdoor power equipment mechanics diagnose and repair small engines found in lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, and similar tools. They work in repair shops, equipment dealerships, or service departments, performing tasks like engine tune-ups, component replacement, and troubleshooting mechanical problems to restore equipment to working condition. In Iowa the median pay is $45,830 a year, 4% below the national median of $47,880.

$45,830median pay in Iowa, per year
$37,790–$54,080middle half earn
430employed in Iowa
$47,880U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Equipment MaintenanceRepairingTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingEquipment SelectionOperation and ControlActive Listening

Knowledge areas

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingTransportation

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O*NET-SOC 49-3053.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.