Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Bicycle repairers >

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Bicycle repairers

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Repair and service bicycles.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 7,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Bicycle repairers

2002 employment: 7,000
2012 projected employment: 8,000
Change — numeric: 1,000; percent: 18.8%
2002 median annual earnings: $19,230; earnings group: very low
2002 self-employed: 1.4%
2002 part-time employment: low
2002 unemployment: very high
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 87.9%; some college: 9.8%; bachelor's degree: 2.3%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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