Motorcycle Mechanics Salary
The median motorcycle mechanics salary in the United States is $48,580 per year ($23.35/hour). Salaries range from $34,770 at the entry level to $74,400+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 13,510 motorcycle mechanics jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$48,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.35
per hour
Employment
13,510
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$34,770
25th percentile
$39,550
Median
$48,580
75th percentile
$61,510
90th percentile
$74,400
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
1,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Motorcycle Mechanics Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$37K$63K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$63K
+29%
Nevada
$60K
+24%
New Jersey
$59K
+22%
Minnesota
$58K
+20%
Oregon
$58K
+19%
Maryland
$58K
+19%
California
$57K
+17%
Colorado
$57K
+17%
New York
$55K
+13%
Texas
$53K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $62,890 | +29.5% |
| Nevada | $60,450 | +24.4% |
| New Jersey | $59,430 | +22.3% |
| Minnesota | $58,280 | +20.0% |
| Oregon | $58,040 | +19.5% |
| Maryland | $57,640 | +18.6% |
| California | $57,040 | +17.4% |
| Colorado | $56,850 | +17.0% |
| New York | $54,770 | +12.7% |
| Texas | $53,330 | +9.8% |
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Motorcycle Mechanics Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $68,540 | +41.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $64,070 | +31.9% |
| Reno, NV | $62,910 | +29.5% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,610 | +28.9% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,880 | +27.4% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,820 | +27.3% |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $61,010 | +25.6% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $60,740 | +25.0% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,360 | +24.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60,320 | +24.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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