SOC 49-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motorcycle Mechanics — Alabama
Alabama
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $42,670 a year, trailing the national median of $48,580 by 12.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Alabama is $42,670 a year, trailing the national median of $48,580 by 12.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,470 and $54,120. The lowest tenth earn under $31,110, while the highest tenth earn more than $68,210.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Alabama ranks number 41st out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 482nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $34,470 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $42,670 | −12.2% |
| 75th | $54,120 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $68,210 | +40.4% |
| Mean | $45,440 | −6.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $42,670 goes as far as $48,052 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,052US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,670 a year, 12.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,110 to $68,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 41st of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $42,670, or $20.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,580, so pay in Alabama is 12.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $68,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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