Motorcycle Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
About the profession
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
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Occupation on screen: Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (O*NET 49-3053.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Motorcycle Mechanics (49-3052.00), which is how Motorcycle Mechanics is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Motorcycle Mechanics role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Motorcycle Mechanic → Practitioner Motorcycle Mechanic → Senior Practitioner Motorcycle Mechanic → Lead Motorcycle Mechanic
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
68K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $30,200 - $39,583/year With equity/bonuses: $33,220 - $47,500 Top markets (SF/NYC): $34,730 - $47,500 Execute core tasks using Troubleshooting…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $21,140 - $35,625 Year 2-3: Junior level $39,583 - $46,517 Year 4-6: Mid level $46,517 - $50,434 Year 7-10: Senior level $50,434 - $61,265 Year 10+:…
Is this for me?
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You find the craft of a Motorcycle Mechanic genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Troubleshooting and Repairing You communicate clearly with diverse…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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