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How much does a motorcycle mechanic make in Rapid City?

$46,390a year

Median yearly pay for motorcycle mechanics in the Rapid City, SD metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.

Hourly
$22.30
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
43 of 60
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,740Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $72,470
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,740$17.66
25th$40,680$19.56
Median$46,390$22.30
75th$54,390$26.15
90th$72,470$34.84

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for motorcycle mechanics.

Sioux Falls, SD$46,960
Motorcycle Mechanic salary in South Dakota Motorcycle Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Rapid City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,220
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,400
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,480
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,890
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,700
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,500
Heating$61,430
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,280
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,250
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,980
Salaries for every job in Rapid City, SD

Frequently asked questions

How much does a motorcycle mechanic make an hour in Rapid City?

The median hourly pay in the Rapid City, SD metro area is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).

Do motorcycle mechanics make more in Rapid City than the national average?

No: $46,390 against $48,580 nationally, 5% less.

How does Rapid City compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $46,490, so Rapid City pays 0% more.

Where does Rapid City rank for motorcycle mechanic pay?

43 of 60 metro areas with data.

How much does a motorcycle mechanic make starting out in Rapid City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,470 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.