Motorcycle Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Motorcycle Mechanics to increase by 2.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 14,200 to 14,500 jobs. Its estimate of 1,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($48,580), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
14,200
Projected employment (2034)
14,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,400
Pay & Preparation
$48,580
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Repairing (3.88/5) • Troubleshooting (3.88/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.5/5) • Operation and Control (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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