How much does a motorcycle mechanic make in Chicago?
$42,770a year
Median yearly pay for motorcycle mechanics in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.56 an hour or $3,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.56
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 60
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,550Median: $42,770Highest 10%: $59,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| 25th | $39,550 | $19.01 | |
| Median | $42,770 | $20.56 | |
| 75th | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| 90th | $59,630 | $28.67 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for motorcycle mechanics.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $123,400 |
| Electric Motor | $114,700 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairer | $114,500 |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $100,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $85,420 |
| Rigger | $81,860 |
| Avionics Technician | $81,620 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $79,590 |
| Heating | $77,960 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.56 ($42,770 a year).
Do motorcycle mechanics make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $42,770 against $48,580 nationally, 12% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $41,630, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for motorcycle mechanic pay?
55 of 60 metro areas with data.
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,630 or more.
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.