How much does a motorcycle mechanic make?
Answer: A typical motorcycle mechanic in the United States makes $48,580 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 14,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Motorcycle mechanic pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $34,770 | $48,580 | $74,400 | about 14,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $57,040 | about 2,000 |
| Texas | $53,330 | about 1,000 |
| Florida | $48,700 | about 730 |
| Wisconsin | $48,190 | about 550 |
| Ohio | $44,280 | about 520 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experienced mechanics and those trained on sought-after brands or with useful certifications may earn more. Pay also varies by employer and location, where local demand and living costs differ.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a motorcycle mechanic do?
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
What's a typical day like?
They check work orders and inspect bikes, then use tools and diagnostic gear to find problems and repair brakes, engines, or electrical parts. Afterward, they test and adjust the bike, sometimes taking a short ride to check the repair.
How to get this job
In the United States, finish high school or earn a GED, then train in a hands-on motorcycle or trade-school program and learn on the job. Manufacturer training may help; check local rules to see whether a license is needed.
Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
More than half of surveyed U.S. motorcycle mechanics said they work over 40 hours in a typical week.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/occupation-finder.htm?education&growth&newjobs&pay&submit=GO&tra
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/49-3052.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/49-3052.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.uti.edu/blog/motorcycle/what-does-a-motorcycle-technician-do
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY