Motorcycle Mechanics in Kentucky

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

While jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in Kentucky are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.

• Employment for Motorcycle Mechanics in Kentucky is expected to decrease.

• Motorcycle Mechanics in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

In 2018, there were 190 Motorcycle Mechanics working in the state.

There were 240 Motorcycle Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Kentucky

Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in this state are declining at a rate of 3.7% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 0.5%.

Kentucky Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 30 annual Motorcycle Mechanics job openings in Kentucky, and 260 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 18,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Motorcycle Mechanics Make in Kentucky?

In 2018 wages for Motorcycle Mechanics ranged from $20,270 to $51,670 with $34,290 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.75 to $24.84. The median hourly rate was $16.48.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.77 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $0.29.

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

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Top Kentucky 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
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	70	$34,810

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 Kentucky

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Kentucky Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	650
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	620

References

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