Motorcycle Mechanics in Colorado

Is Colorado a good place for you to work as a Motorcycle Mechanic?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in Colorado are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Motorcycle Mechanics in Colorado is growing faster than average.

• Motorcycle Mechanics in Colorado 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 Colorado?

550 people worked as Motorcycle Mechanics in 2018 in this state.

There were 580 Motorcycle Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 210 Motorcycle Mechanics working in it, which means Colorado has more Motorcycle Mechanics than average.

Job Projections for Colorado

Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 9.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 0.5%.

Colorado Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 60 annual job openings, and 560 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 Colorado?

In 2018 wages for Motorcycle Mechanics ranged from $24,420 to $57,790 with $36,550 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.74 to $27.79. The median hourly rate was $17.57.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $17.33 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.24.

The median salary in Colorado is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Colorado 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
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO	260	$36,590
Colorado Springs, CO	80	$32,610

Top States for Motorcycle Mechanics Employment

The table below shows the states where most Motorcycle Mechanics work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
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
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 Colorado

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Colorado Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	510
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	150

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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