Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $48,580 · Median hourly: $23.35 · Employment: 13,510
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,770 | $16.72 |
| 25th | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| Median | $48,580 | $23.35 |
| 75th | $61,510 | $29.57 |
| 90th | $74,400 | $35.77 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3052
- Total U.S. employment: 13,510
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The mean wage of $52,370 sits 7.8% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Across the United States, 13,510 motorcycle mechanics are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Motorcycle Mechanics Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,670 | $20.52 | -12.2% | 270 |
| Alaska | $45,500 | $21.88 | -6.3% | 220 |
| Arizona | $44,190 | $21.24 | -9.0% | 240 |
| Arkansas | $47,350 | $22.77 | -2.5% | 180 |
| California | $57,040 | $27.42 | +17.4% | 1,730 |
| Colorado | $56,850 | $27.33 | +17.0% | 420 |
| Connecticut | $51,970 | $24.99 | +7.0% | 100 |
| Florida | $48,700 | $23.41 | +0.2% | 730 |
| Georgia | $43,050 | $20.70 | -11.4% | 250 |
| Hawaii | $46,390 | $22.30 | -4.5% | 30 |
| Idaho | $43,470 | $20.90 | -10.5% | 130 |
| Illinois | $41,630 | $20.02 | -14.3% | 290 |
| Indiana | $45,470 | $21.86 | -6.4% | 430 |
| Iowa | $44,840 | $21.56 | -7.7% | 300 |
| Kansas | — | — | — | 260 |
| Kentucky | $48,220 | $23.18 | -0.7% | 200 |
| Maine | $48,380 | $23.26 | -0.4% | 100 |
| Maryland | $57,640 | $27.71 | +18.6% | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $48,940 | $23.53 | +0.7% | 0 |
| Michigan | $40,100 | $19.28 | -17.5% | 310 |
| Minnesota | $58,280 | $28.02 | +20.0% | 350 |
| Mississippi | $45,710 | $21.98 | -5.9% | 160 |
| Montana | $47,130 | $22.66 | -3.0% | 140 |
| Nebraska | $50,170 | $24.12 | +3.3% | 40 |
| Nevada | $60,450 | $29.06 | +24.4% | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $62,890 | $30.24 | +29.5% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $59,430 | $28.57 | +22.3% | 260 |
| New Mexico | $46,610 | $22.41 | -4.1% | 70 |
| New York | $54,770 | $26.33 | +12.7% | 270 |
| North Carolina | $48,670 | $23.40 | +0.2% | 440 |
| North Dakota | $50,170 | $24.12 | +3.3% | 110 |
| Ohio | $44,280 | $21.29 | -8.9% | 520 |
| Oklahoma | $44,740 | $21.51 | -7.9% | 240 |
| Oregon | $58,040 | $27.91 | +19.5% | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,050 | $24.06 | +3.0% | 490 |
| South Carolina | $52,160 | $25.08 | +7.4% | 220 |
| South Dakota | $46,490 | $22.35 | -4.3% | 200 |
| Tennessee | $47,300 | $22.74 | -2.6% | 320 |
| Texas | $53,330 | $25.64 | +9.8% | 1,170 |
| Utah | $43,820 | $21.07 | -9.8% | 170 |
| Vermont | $48,970 | $23.54 | +0.8% | 60 |
| Virginia | $49,400 | $23.75 | +1.7% | 300 |
| Washington | $51,970 | $24.99 | +7.0% | 300 |
| West Virginia | $37,450 | $18.00 | -22.9% | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $48,190 | $23.17 | -0.8% | 550 |
| Wyoming | $39,520 | $19.00 | -18.6% | 70 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for motorcycle mechanics?
The median annual wage for motorcycle mechanics is $48,580 ($23.35 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many motorcycle mechanics are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 13,510 motorcycle mechanics employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do motorcycle mechanics make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.35. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.