Motorcycle Mechanics in North Carolina

Get the information you need to know about working as a Motorcycle Mechanic.

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

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

• Motorcycle Mechanics in North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

In 2018, there were 480 Motorcycle Mechanics working in the state.

There were 430 Motorcycle Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for North Carolina

Jobs for Motorcycle Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 5.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 0.5%.

North Carolina Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 60 annual Motorcycle Mechanics job openings in North Carolina, and 590 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 North Carolina?

In 2018 wages for Motorcycle Mechanics ranged from $22,980 to $50,800 with $35,600 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.05 to $24.42. The median hourly rate was $17.12.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $17.37 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate declined by $0.25.

The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top North Carolina 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
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	160	$35,870
Asheville, NC	40	$33,810
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC	40	$32,620

Top States for Motorcycle Mechanics Employment

View the list below to see 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 North Carolina

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	North Carolina Employment Total
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	780
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	760

References

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