SOC 49-3052 · May 2025 · United States
Motorcycle Mechanics
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Motorcycle Mechanics across the United States is $48,580 per year, measured over 13,510 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $62,890.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +5.3%
- Openings per year
- 1,500
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
8.0% of people in this occupation work for themselves.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Motorcycle Mechanics
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $62,890 and West Virginia pays $37,450.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $62,890 | 130 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $60,450 | 110 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,430 | 260 | |
| 4 | Minnesota | $58,280 | 350 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $58,040 | 160 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $57,640 | 170 | |
| 7 | California | $57,040 | 1,730 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $56,850 | 420 | |
| 9 | New York | $54,770 | 270 | |
| 10 | Texas | $53,330 | 1,170 |
States with the most Motorcycle Mechanics jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,730 | $57,040 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,170 | $53,330 | |
| 3 | Florida | 730 | $48,700 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 550 | $48,190 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 520 | $44,280 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 490 | $50,050 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 440 | $48,670 | |
| 8 | Indiana | 430 | $45,470 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 420 | $56,850 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | 350 | $58,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno | $68,540 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $64,070 | 580 |
| 3 | Reno | $62,910 | 40 |
| 4 | Portland | $62,610 | 80 |
| 5 | Dallas | $61,880 | 320 |
| 6 | San Diego | $61,820 | 230 |
| 7 | San Antonio | $61,010 | 80 |
| 8 | Denver | $60,740 | 150 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $60,360 | 180 |
| 10 | New York | $60,320 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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