How to become motorcycle mechanicseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$48,580

25th–75th pct. $39,550–$61,510

Top pay (est.)

$96,700

Top 10% $74,400

Pay in 5 years

$56,600est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$65,900est.

$56,700–$76,500

Outlook score

55/100

★★★☆☆ Average

AI replacement risk

24%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

+2.1%

1,400 openings / yr

How to become motorcycle mechanics

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Motorcycle Mechanics

Key skills

Troubleshooting

3.9

Repairing

3.8

Equipment Maintenance

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.1

Active Learning

3.1

Service Orientation

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Complex Problem Solving

3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical

6.4

Computers and Electronics

3.6

English Language

3.5

Mathematics

3.3

Education and Training

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Physics

2.8

Production and Processing

2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Important abilities

VisualizationNear VisionFinger DexterityControl PrecisionManual DexterityOral Comprehension

Education of workers

High school diploma

26%

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Professional degree

Training before entry

1–2 years

15%

3–6 months

14%

2–4 years

12%

6–12 months

Related work experience

1–2 years

30%

4–6 years

27%

2–4 years

24%

1–3 months

None

8–10 years

6–8 years

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as motorcycle mechanics

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Related occupations

	Occupation	Pay	Outlook	AI risk
1	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair.	$49,590	60/100	26%
2	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.	$50,620	61/100	27%
3	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.	$74,450	50/100	47%
4	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.	$79,860	58/100	38%
5	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications.	$48,570	45/100	55%
6	Industrial Machinery Mechanics Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.	$64,520	74/100	26%

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.