How much does a motorcycle mechanic make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.36 an hour or $4,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.36
- Average (mean)
- $52,370
- Jobs
- 13,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $48,580 | $23.36 | |
| 75th | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| 90th | $74,400 | $35.77 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Hampshire | $62,890 |
| Nevada | $60,450 |
| New Jersey | $59,430 |
| Minnesota | $58,280 |
| Oregon | $58,040 |
| Maryland | $57,640 |
| California | $57,040 |
| Colorado | $56,850 |
| New York | $54,770 |
| Texas | $53,330 |
| South Carolina | $52,160 |
| Connecticut | $51,970 |
| Washington | $51,970 |
| Nebraska | $50,170 |
| North Dakota | $50,170 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,050 |
| Virginia | $49,400 |
| Vermont | $48,970 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 |
| Florida | $48,700 |
| North Carolina | $48,670 |
| Maine | $48,380 |
| Kentucky | $48,220 |
| Wisconsin | $48,190 |
| Arkansas | $47,350 |
| Tennessee | $47,300 |
| Montana | $47,130 |
| New Mexico | $46,610 |
| South Dakota | $46,490 |
| Hawaii | $46,390 |
| Mississippi | $45,710 |
| Alaska | $45,500 |
| Indiana | $45,470 |
| Iowa | $44,840 |
| Oklahoma | $44,740 |
| Ohio | $44,280 |
| Arizona | $44,190 |
| Utah | $43,820 |
| Idaho | $43,470 |
| Georgia | $43,050 |
| Alabama | $42,670 |
| Illinois | $41,630 |
| Michigan | $40,100 |
| Wyoming | $39,520 |
| West Virginia | $37,450 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fresno, CA | $68,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,070 |
| Reno, NV | $62,910 |
| Portland, OR | $62,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,820 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,010 |
| Denver, CO | $60,740 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,360 |
| New York, NY | $60,320 |
| Washington, DC | $59,560 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $58,890 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,330 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,790 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,340 |
In other countries
Motorcycle Mechanic belongs to the international group "Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers".
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- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,620
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,550
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,510
- Rail Car Repairer$67,530
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$57,550
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$47,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.36 ($48,580 a year).
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make a month?
About $4,048 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,580 a year.
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,770 or less a year ($16.72 an hour); the top 10% make $74,400 or more.
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $62,890 a year, followed by Nevada ($60,450) and New Jersey ($59,430).
Which city pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
Fresno, CA, with a median of $68,540 a year.
How many motorcycle mechanics are there in the United States?
About 13,510 people work as motorcycle mechanics.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.