Career Paths From Motorcycle Mechanics

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsLateral Move93.3% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$61,770
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansLateral Move90.1% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$57,550
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsLateral Move94.3% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3).
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$47,880
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesLateral Move91% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$65,510
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Avionics TechniciansLateral Move90.8% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Avionics Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Avionics Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 69% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersLateral Move90.2% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$56,210
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Rail Car RepairersLateral Move93.3% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Rail Car Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Rail Car Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 39% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$67,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorLateral Move92.5% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$74,340
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentLateral Move92.3% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 75% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$84,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Medical Equipment RepairersLateral Move91.8% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Medical Equipment Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Medical Equipment Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$61,660
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersCareer Change91% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Engine and Other Machine Assemblers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Engine and Other Machine Assemblers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 11% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$53,710
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansLateral Move95.4% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 7% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$52,000
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Automotive Body and Related RepairersLateral Move95.4% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Automotive Body and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Automotive Body and Related Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 13% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$54,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansCareer Change91.6% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 61% higher.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$78,190
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesLateral Move91.6% skill match
Motorcycle Mechanics and Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$48,580
Target median salary
$48,420
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.