Motorcycle Mechanic Salary
Motorcycle Mechanics earn a median $48,580 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$48,580
$23.36 per hour
Range
$34,770 – $74,400
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,510
across the U.S.
▲2.9%
Pay trend: The median for motorcycle mechanics in the U.S. rose from $47,200 (May 2024) to $48,580 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.5%.
What motorcycle mechanics do
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
- Typical education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.1% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,400
- Self-employed
- 8%
Employment of motorcycle mechanics is projected to grow 2.1% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Motorcycle Mechanic take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$41,214
per year · effective tax rate 15.2%
$3,435Monthly
$1,717Twice a month
$1,585Every 2 weeks
$19.81Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,650
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,012
- Medicare (1.45%)$704
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$41,214
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,770 | $16.72 | $30,118 |
| 25th percentile | $39,550 | $19.01 | $33,958 |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | $23.36 | $41,214 |
| 75th percentile | $61,510 | $29.57 | $51,603 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,400 | $35.77 | $61,170 |
Motorcycle Mechanic salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $62,890 | +20.8% | $52,712 | $48,020 – $72,340 | 130 |
| Nevada | $60,450 | +18.2% | $50,752 | $39,180 – $75,920 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $59,430 | +8.5% | $48,196 | $47,350 – $79,890 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $58,280 | +17.1% | $46,568 | $46,840 – $70,040 | 350 |
| Oregon | $58,040 | +13.8% | $44,566 | $39,900 – $115,910 | 160 |
| Maryland | $57,640 | +11.5% | $46,119 | $43,830 – $91,520 | 170 |
| California | $57,040 | −2.7% | $45,798 | $36,910 – $76,070 | 1,730 |
| Colorado | $56,850 | +15.2% | $46,066 | $37,940 – $77,300 | 420 |
| New York | $54,770 | +13.4% | $43,827 | $37,620 – $84,950 | 270 |
| Texas | $53,330 | +14.3% | $45,031 | $34,360 – $75,470 | 1,170 |
| South Carolina | $52,160 | −3.2% | $42,118 | $30,680 – $64,440 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $51,970 | +20.2% | $42,524 | $40,710 – $72,080 | 100 |
| Washington | $51,970 | +10.0% | $43,938 | $38,760 – $84,630 | 300 |
| Nebraska | $50,170 | +2.5% | $41,088 | $38,420 – $64,810 | 40 |
| North Dakota | $50,170 | −15.6% | $42,492 | $38,260 – $76,410 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,050 | +7.0% | $40,859 | $37,010 – $75,150 | 490 |
| Virginia | $49,400 | +2.0% | $39,847 | $35,960 – $78,350 | 300 |
| Vermont | $48,970 | +3.4% | $40,321 | $39,330 – $56,530 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 | −6.9% | $39,276 | $43,890 – $65,410 | — |
| Florida | $48,700 | +3.2% | $41,310 | $34,330 – $67,840 | 730 |
| North Carolina | $48,670 | +16.0% | $39,853 | $34,120 – $65,900 | 440 |
| Maine | $48,380 | +4.1% | $38,969 | $36,830 – $62,840 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $48,220 | +1.7% | $39,355 | $30,780 – $62,730 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $48,190 | −4.1% | $39,561 | $35,970 – $74,170 | 550 |
| Arkansas | $47,350 | +3.9% | $38,592 | $38,520 – $59,850 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $47,300 | +1.0% | $40,186 | $35,740 – $60,570 | 320 |
| Montana | $47,130 | +5.1% | $38,591 | $38,410 – $60,270 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $46,610 | +32.9% | $38,594 | $31,560 – $73,840 | 70 |
| South Dakota | $46,490 | −1.3% | $39,535 | $37,310 – $65,040 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $46,390 | — | $37,430 | $45,310 – $62,150 | 30 |
| Mississippi | $45,710 | +40.3% | $37,812 | $29,380 – $64,100 | 160 |
| Alaska | $45,500 | −4.4% | $38,739 | $37,650 – $69,860 | 220 |
| Indiana | $45,470 | +3.5% | $37,403 | $31,140 – $65,140 | 430 |
| Iowa | $44,840 | +1.1% | $37,157 | $32,770 – $72,800 | 300 |
| Oklahoma | $44,740 | −1.1% | $36,661 | $31,220 – $59,740 | 240 |
| Ohio | $44,280 | +6.8% | $37,324 | $30,110 – $62,450 | 520 |
| Arizona | $44,190 | +1.3% | $36,791 | $36,740 – $80,690 | 240 |
| Utah | $43,820 | +4.0% | $36,383 | $34,340 – $76,540 | 170 |
| Idaho | $43,470 | +11.9% | $35,913 | $28,720 – $72,800 | 130 |
| Georgia | $43,050 | −1.5% | $35,159 | $32,700 – $60,900 | 250 |
| Alabama | $42,670 | −1.4% | $34,597 | $31,110 – $68,210 | 270 |
| Illinois | $41,630 | +5.1% | $33,714 | $36,710 – $59,320 | 290 |
| Michigan | $40,100 | −9.9% | $32,947 | $25,960 – $63,960 | 310 |
| Wyoming | $39,520 | −21.0% | $33,934 | $37,290 – $76,100 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $37,450 | −3.1% | $31,257 | $24,060 – $65,090 | 200 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer | $47,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Tire Repairer and Changer | $37,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motorcycle mechanic make?
The national median salary for motorcycle mechanics is $48,580 a year ($23.36 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,770 and the top 10% earn over $74,400. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $62,890.
How many motorcycle mechanics are there in the U.S.?
About 13,510 people work as motorcycle mechanics nationwide.