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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Motorcycle Mechanics, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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Median pay, Greater Boston$56,360$63,060Higher
Hourly median$27.09/hr$30.32/hr
Middle half of workers earn$48,940 – $59,050$46,090 – $80,900
Jobs in Greater Boston709,360Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+5.7%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published1,290
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure18Lower17LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston16More

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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