Motorcycle mechanics rate their happiness above average.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, motorcycle mechanics rate their career happiness 3.5 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 28% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy motorcycle mechanics are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial diver | 3.7 | $50k |
| Farm equipment mechanic | 3.6 | $42k |
| Motorcycle mechanic | 3.5 | $38k |
| Aviation inspector | 3.5 | $76k |
| Rigger | 3.3 | $51k |
| Wind turbine services technician | 3.2 | $53k |
| Extraction worker | 3.2 | $37k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are motorcycle mechanics happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do motorcycle mechanics find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as motorcycle mechanics?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are motorcycle mechanic’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are motorcycle mechanics making the best use of their abilities?