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Motorcycle Mechanics in California
Considering a career as a Motorcycle Mechanic in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Motorcycle Mechanics in California is growing faster than average.
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Motorcycle Mechanics in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Motorcycle Mechanic Career?
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician
How Many Motorcycle Mechanics Work in California?
In California, there were 1,420 people working as Motorcycle Mechanics in the year 2018.
There were 1,380 Motorcycle Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 210 Motorcycle Mechanics working in it, which means California has more Motorcycle Mechanics than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 12.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 0.5%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 200 annual job openings, and 1,800 total jobs in 2026 for Motorcycle Mechanics in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 18,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Motorcycle Mechanics Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Motorcycle Mechanics ranged from $28,160 to $64,120 with $45,840 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.54 to $30.83. The median hourly rate was $22.04.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.07 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.97.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Motorcycle Mechanics
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Motorcycle Mechanics.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 350 | $40,620 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 250 | $44,950 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 120 | $47,740 |
Top States for Motorcycle Mechanics Employment
View the list below to see where most Motorcycle Mechanics work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 1,420 | $45,840 |
Texas | 1,200 | $36,880 |
Florida | 1,060 | $35,810 |
Wisconsin | 690 | $37,040 |
Pennsylvania | 600 | $35,520 |
New York | 570 | $36,650 |
Ohio | 570 | $35,450 |
Michigan | 560 | $33,730 |
Colorado | 550 | $36,550 |
Washington | 490 | $42,780 |
North Carolina | 480 | $35,600 |
Minnesota | 410 | $45,740 |
Georgia | 370 | $39,500 |
Iowa | 350 | $34,380 |
Tennessee | 350 | $35,280 |
Indiana | 350 | $35,170 |
Alabama | 300 | $33,480 |
Oregon | 290 | $36,250 |
Illinois | 250 | $37,620 |
South Carolina | 240 | $32,230 |
Below are the states where Motorcycle Mechanics get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Nevada | $52,600 |
California | $45,840 |
Minnesota | $45,740 |
New Hampshire | $44,440 |
Kansas | $43,540 |
Washington | $42,780 |
Maryland | $42,320 |
Georgia | $39,500 |
Massachusetts | $39,300 |
New Jersey | $39,060 |
Related Careers in California
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | California Employment Total |
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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | 2,050 |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 1,570 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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