Best states for a small engine mechanic

Q: What is the best state for small engine mechanics?

The best state to be a small engine mechanic is Arizona based on small engine mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for small engine mechanics?

The highest paying state for small engine mechanics is North Dakota based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for small engine mechanics?

The worst state for small engine mechanics is Illinois, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for small engine mechanics in the United States. Small engine mechanic positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for small engine mechanics.We wanted to look at the best states for small engine mechanics -- where there are plenty of small engine mechanic jobs to go around and small engine mechanics get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.

To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for small engine mechanics.We found that Arizona is the best state for small engine mechanic jobs, whereas Illinois is the worst.

10 best states for small engine mechanics in 2026

1. Arizona
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 601
Average annual salary: $53,563
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Small engine mechanic jobs in Arizona
2. Idaho
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 203
Average annual salary: $44,012
Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
1.26
Small engine mechanic jobs in Idaho
3. Nevada
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 228
Average annual salary: $45,441
Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
1.11
Small engine mechanic jobs in Nevada
4. New Mexico
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 203
Average annual salary: $45,913
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Small engine mechanic jobs in New Mexico
5. Kentucky
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 442
Average annual salary: $42,254
Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Location Quotient:
1.22
Small engine mechanic jobs in Kentucky
6. North Carolina
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 894
Average annual salary: $46,150
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Small engine mechanic jobs in North Carolina
7. New York
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 1,259
Average annual salary: $48,319
Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000
Location Quotient:
1
Small engine mechanic jobs in New York
8. Indiana
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 755
Average annual salary: $41,794
Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.17
Small engine mechanic jobs in Indiana
9. Washington
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 714
Average annual salary: $46,351
Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000
Location Quotient:
1
Small engine mechanic jobs in Washington
10. Louisiana
Total small engine mechanic jobs: 475
Average annual salary: $40,103
Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000
Location Quotient:
1.52
Small engine mechanic jobs in Louisiana

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Detailed list of the best states for a small engine mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Arizona	$53,563	$33,000	7,016,270	601
2	Idaho	$44,012	$26,000	1,716,943	203
3	Nevada	$45,441	$27,000	2,998,039	228
4	New Mexico	$45,913	$28,000	2,088,070	203
5	Kentucky	$42,254	$26,000	4,454,189	442
6	North Carolina	$46,150	$28,000	10,273,419	894
7	New York	$48,319	$26,000	19,849,399	1,259
8	Indiana	$41,794	$25,000	6,666,818	755
9	Washington	$46,351	$27,000	7,405,743	714
10	Louisiana	$40,103	$25,000	4,684,333	475
11	Virginia	$48,006	$28,000	8,470,020	780
12	West Virginia	$44,902	$26,000	1,815,857	125
13	Maine	$41,289	$21,000	1,335,907	149
14	Alaska	$40,427	$21,000	739,795	107
15	California	$49,440	$30,000	39,536,653	2,197
16	Ohio	$42,968	$25,000	11,658,609	907
17	Arkansas	$39,729	$25,000	3,004,279	274
18	Alabama	$37,300	$24,000	4,874,747	563
19	Wyoming	$37,717	$23,000	579,315	73
20	Tennessee	$39,784	$25,000	6,715,984	572
21	Wisconsin	$38,598	$23,000	5,795,483	572
22	Mississippi	$36,196	$23,000	2,984,100	275
23	Georgia	$38,307	$24,000	10,429,379	1,192
24	South Carolina	$37,701	$24,000	5,024,369	505
25	Delaware	$38,800	$21,000	961,939	134
26	Pennsylvania	$37,501	$20,000	12,805,537	1,252
27	Texas	$39,801	$25,000	28,304,596	1,833
28	Florida	$36,588	$23,000	20,984,400	1,898
29	Hawaii	$40,539	$29,000	1,427,538	91
30	Connecticut	$37,403	$20,000	3,588,184	353
31	Maryland	$38,956	$22,000	6,052,177	655
32	Utah	$35,583	$21,000	3,101,833	337
33	Oregon	$37,755	$22,000	4,142,776	404
34	Oklahoma	$36,787	$23,000	3,930,864	290
35	Michigan	$37,649	$21,000	9,962,311	609
36	Vermont	$33,765	$17,000	623,657	93
37	Rhode Island	$37,527	$19,000	1,059,639	103
38	Minnesota	$37,387	$22,000	5,576,606	556
39	New Hampshire	$35,484	$18,000	1,342,795	168
40	Iowa	$29,785	$18,000	3,145,711	685
41	Montana	$30,529	$18,000	1,050,493	192
42	Massachusetts	$36,661	$19,000	6,859,819	633
43	District of Columbia	$39,225	$22,000	693,972	71
44	New Jersey	$35,440	$19,000	9,005,644	734
45	Nebraska	$29,870	$19,000	1,920,076	254
46	North Dakota	$28,123	$16,000	755,393	112
47	Kansas	$30,713	$20,000	2,913,123	276
48	South Dakota	$30,490	$19,000	869,666	96
49	Colorado	$31,045	$19,000	5,607,154	587
50	Missouri	$31,242	$20,000	6,113,532	477
51	Illinois	$30,857	$18,000	12,802,023	1,064

Highest paying states for small engine mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Small Engine Mechanic Salary
1	Arizona	$53,563
2	Idaho	$44,012
3	Nevada	$45,441
4	New Mexico	$45,913
5	Kentucky	$42,254
6	North Carolina	$46,150
7	New York	$48,319
8	Indiana	$41,794
9	Washington	$46,351
10	Louisiana	$40,103
11	Virginia	$48,006
12	West Virginia	$44,902
13	Maine	$41,289
14	Alaska	$40,427
15	California	$49,440
16	Ohio	$42,968
17	Arkansas	$39,729
18	Alabama	$37,300
19	Wyoming	$37,717
20	Tennessee	$39,784
21	Wisconsin	$38,598
22	Mississippi	$36,196
23	Georgia	$38,307
24	South Carolina	$37,701
25	Delaware	$38,800
26	Pennsylvania	$37,501
27	Texas	$39,801
28	Florida	$36,588
29	Hawaii	$40,539
30	Connecticut	$37,403
31	Maryland	$38,956
32	Utah	$35,583
33	Oregon	$37,755
34	Oklahoma	$36,787
35	Michigan	$37,649
36	Vermont	$33,765
37	Rhode Island	$37,527
38	Minnesota	$37,387
39	New Hampshire	$35,484
40	Iowa	$29,785
41	Montana	$30,529
42	Massachusetts	$36,661
43	District of Columbia	$39,225
44	New Jersey	$35,440
45	Nebraska	$29,870
46	North Dakota	$28,123
47	Kansas	$30,713
48	South Dakota	$30,490
49	Colorado	$31,045
50	Missouri	$31,242
51	Illinois	$30,857

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Total small engine mechanic jobs:	601
Average annual salary:	$53,563
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$33,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$85,000
Location Quotient:	1.05

Best states for a small engine mechanic

10 best states for small engine mechanics in 2026

1. Arizona

2. Idaho

3. Nevada

4. New Mexico

5. Kentucky

6. North Carolina

7. New York

8. Indiana

9. Washington

10. Louisiana