Bicycle Repairer Salary
Bicycle Repairers earn a median $42,780 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$42,780
$20.57 per hour
Range
$31,220 – $55,000
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
12,170
across the U.S.
Bicycle Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,554
per year · effective tax rate 14.6%
$3,046Monthly
$1,523Twice a month
$1,406Every 2 weeks
$17.57Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,954
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,652
- Medicare (1.45%)$620
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,554
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,220 | $15.01 | $27,265 |
| 25th percentile | $36,360 | $17.48 | $31,395 |
| Median (50th) | $42,780 | $20.57 | $36,554 |
| 75th percentile | $48,020 | $23.09 | $40,764 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $55,000 | $26.44 | $46,373 |
Best cities for bicycle repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $52,150 | $41,863 | $37,191 | 760 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $44,780 | $36,798 | $32,402 | 560 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $38,250 | $31,165 | $30,084 | 470 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $52,150
- Los Angeles, CA — $44,780
- Chicago, IL — $38,250
Bicycle Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $53,970 | $44,404 | $36,790 – $59,180 | 610 |
| New Jersey | $49,260 | $40,587 | $33,700 – $72,790 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $49,030 | $41,576 | $47,240 – $59,680 | 60 |
| Washington | $48,220 | $40,925 | $38,000 – $56,820 | 430 |
| New York | $47,750 | $38,566 | $33,380 – $55,510 | 970 |
| Colorado | $47,620 | $39,056 | $35,390 – $56,260 | 730 |
| District of Columbia | $46,860 | $38,186 | $46,860 – $51,910 | — |
| Maine | $46,200 | $37,365 | $33,040 – $49,610 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $45,630 | $37,715 | $37,700 – $55,260 | 330 |
| Oregon | $45,600 | $35,659 | $37,710 – $50,590 | 570 |
| California | $45,120 | $37,053 | $36,380 – $56,440 | 1,710 |
| Maryland | $44,550 | $36,223 | $36,200 – $52,130 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $43,710 | $36,159 | $28,100 – $51,650 | 240 |
| Utah | $43,100 | $35,837 | $31,970 – $48,530 | 230 |
| Alaska | $42,330 | $36,192 | $37,710 – $42,950 | — |
| West Virginia | $41,960 | $34,731 | $30,840 – $52,320 | 40 |
| Florida | $41,630 | $35,630 | $36,790 – $46,550 | 510 |
| Massachusetts | $41,600 | $33,746 | $36,140 – $49,300 | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,890 | $33,007 | $27,030 – $48,690 | 320 |
| Michigan | $38,910 | $32,041 | $33,190 – $46,980 | 580 |
| Missouri | $38,170 | $31,993 | $28,690 – $45,570 | 180 |
| Montana | $37,990 | $31,676 | $30,500 – $44,140 | 70 |
| Texas | $37,690 | $32,464 | $26,030 – $50,110 | 390 |
| Illinois | $37,560 | $30,645 | $31,200 – $44,990 | 660 |
| Idaho | $37,550 | $31,470 | $30,640 – $47,940 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $36,500 | $30,560 | $29,900 – $48,910 | 210 |
| Virginia | $36,420 | $30,163 | $34,190 – $47,460 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $36,400 | $30,679 | $35,820 – $46,260 | 100 |
| Delaware | $35,650 | $29,523 | $33,900 – $48,060 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $35,530 | $29,754 | $32,850 – $38,480 | — |
| Kansas | $35,360 | $29,417 | $29,770 – $47,370 | — |
| Nevada | $35,290 | $30,536 | $27,580 – $45,340 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $35,210 | $29,406 | $25,100 – $47,220 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $34,650 | $29,008 | $24,180 – $38,900 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $34,640 | $30,013 | $34,400 – $38,180 | — |
| North Dakota | $34,440 | $29,853 | $33,750 – $46,260 | 100 |
| Iowa | $34,240 | $29,043 | $29,550 – $46,240 | 230 |
| Ohio | $33,640 | $29,067 | $30,950 – $38,500 | 140 |
| Indiana | $33,010 | $27,759 | $27,480 – $44,290 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $31,500 | $27,490 | $28,770 – $35,810 | 80 |
| Georgia | $30,870 | $26,005 | $29,840 – $36,980 | 170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bicycle repairer make?
The national median salary for bicycle repairers is $42,780 a year ($20.57 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,220 and the top 10% earn over $55,000. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays bicycle repairers the most?
Arizona has the highest median pay at $53,970. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many bicycle repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 12,170 people work as bicycle repairers nationwide.