The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Motorcycle dealers
- Motorcycle repair shops
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow slower than average. New technology in motorcycle engines will create new jobs for mechanics. Jobs will also be created because more people are buying and riding motorcycles. However, this is a very small career and very few job openings are expected.
Most job openings are expected to be from mechanics transferring to other jobs or retiring. Job opportunities will be good for those who complete formal training in a postsecondary program.
Motorcycle Mechanics (CIS 100135)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
347 Very small |
& |
2.6% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
36 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
6 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
106 Very small |
& |
2.8% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
18 Very small |
& |
5.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
46 Very small |
& |
2.2% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Lake County |
26 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
8 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
20 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
9 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
14 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
15 Very small |
& |
6.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
14,900 Very small |
& |
5.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
1,500 Very few |