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 |
405 Very small |
& |
14.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
54 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
12 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Cook County |
124 Very small |
& |
16.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| Decatur Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
20 Very small |
& |
15.0% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Du Page County |
53 Very small |
& |
22.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
7 Very small |
& |
28.6% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Lake County |
27 Very small |
& |
7.4% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| McHenry County |
10 Very small |
& |
30.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
9 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
12 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
23 Very small |
& |
4.3% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
7 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
9 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
10 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
17 Very small |
& |
17.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
17 Very small |
& |
23.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| United States |
17,100 Very small |
& |
1.8% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
1,700 Very few |