Motorcycle Mechanics
SOC Code: 49-3052 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
Advertisement
Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Motorcycle Mechanics. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,213 | $57,262 | $65,312 | $73,362 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $46,862 | $55,058 | $63,274 | $71,469 |
| Fresno, CA | $45,365 | $54,038 | $62,733 | $71,406 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $46,987 | $54,974 | $62,962 | $70,949 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,926 | $54,122 | $62,296 | $70,491 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $49,005 | $56,118 | $63,253 | $70,366 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,552 | $53,685 | $61,797 | $69,930 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $45,531 | $53,560 | $61,568 | $69,597 |
| Merced, CA | $43,763 | $52,166 | $60,570 | $68,973 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,848 | $51,480 | $60,133 | $68,765 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 3.9 | |
| Repairing | 3.9 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.8 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 59.6% |
| High school diploma | 25.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
- Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
- Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
- Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Reassemble and test subassembly units.
- Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
- Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
- Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Apple iOS Facebook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word AbbottSoft QuickFix DealerTrax ShopOrder Inventory tracking software LightSpeed Cloud Santa Maria Software Counterman Pro TRACKUM Repair Manager
Calculate your wage level for Motorcycle Mechanics →
Advertisement
H-1B Guides & Resources
Looking for an H-1B immigration attorney?
Find experienced immigration lawyers in our attorney directory.