SOC 49-3052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Motorcycle Mechanics — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Median pay for this occupation in Detroit, MI is $37,360 a year, trailing the national median of $48,580 by 23.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Detroit, MI is $37,360 a year, trailing the national median of $48,580 by 23.1%. Half of workers earn between $31,220 and $48,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,960 and the ninetieth at $58,890.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 608th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $31,220 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,360 | −23.1% |
| 75th | $48,030 | −1.1% |
| 90th | $58,890 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $41,220 | −15.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,360 goes as far as $38,836 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,836US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,360 a year, 23.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $58,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $37,360, or $17.96 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 Detroit, MI is 23.1% 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 Detroit, MI earns more than $58,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 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 100 jobs in this occupation in Detroit, MI. 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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