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Top 15 cities for motorcycle mechanics by average salary
| Portland, OR | $69,280 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $64,860 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,620 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,560 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,810 |
| Washington, DC | $62,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,920 |
| Reno, NV | $60,770 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,360 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,620 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,280 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,260 |
| Denver, CO | $58,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,300 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,840 |
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary by state
Oregon pays motorcycle mechanics the most statewide, $64,460 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $64,460 | $58,040 | 160 | 1 | $69,280 | $69,280 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $62,540 | $62,540 |
| Maryland | $61,480 | $57,640 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $61,460 | $59,430 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $59,570 | $60,450 | 110 | 1 | $60,770 | $60,770 |
| New Hampshire | $59,340 | $62,890 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $58,510 | $54,770 | 270 | 2 | $64,860 | $53,510 |
| California | $57,280 | $57,040 | 1,730 | 9 | $64,620 | $43,290 |
| Washington | $57,250 | $51,970 | 300 | 2 | $62,810 | $48,310 |
| Minnesota | $56,340 | $58,280 | 350 | 1 | $59,260 | $59,260 |
| Colorado | $55,760 | $56,850 | 420 | 3 | $58,430 | $55,690 |
| North Dakota | $55,230 | $50,170 | 110 | 1 | $55,300 | $55,300 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,970 | $50,050 | 490 | 2 | $59,280 | $52,570 |
| Connecticut | $54,600 | $51,970 | 100 | 1 | $53,510 | $53,510 |
| Texas | $53,870 | $53,330 | 1,170 | 5 | $57,470 | $45,930 |
| Massachusetts | $52,760 | $48,940 | n/a | 1 | $56,250 | $56,250 |
| Virginia | $52,680 | $49,400 | 300 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maine | $52,170 | $48,380 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $51,900 | $50,170 | 40 | 1 | $51,970 | $51,970 |
| Arizona | $51,740 | $44,190 | 240 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $51,520 | $48,190 | 550 | 3 | $59,620 | $52,370 |
| Florida | $51,050 | $48,700 | 730 | 2 | $52,400 | $51,780 |
| South Carolina | $51,010 | $52,160 | 220 | 1 | $52,430 | $52,430 |
| Utah | $50,920 | $43,820 | 170 | 2 | $50,860 | $49,950 |
| Vermont | $50,230 | $48,970 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $49,730 | $48,670 | 440 | 4 | $54,600 | $48,840 |
| Alaska | $49,280 | $45,500 | 220 | 2 | $50,170 | $50,170 |
| Iowa | $48,850 | $44,840 | 300 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $48,460 | $47,130 | 140 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $48,430 | $39,520 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $48,320 | $48,220 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $47,940 | $47,300 | 320 | 1 | $51,650 | $51,650 |
| South Dakota | $47,880 | $46,490 | 200 | 2 | $49,390 | $48,990 |
| Hawaii | $47,480 | $46,390 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $47,420 | $45,470 | 430 | 1 | $50,290 | $50,290 |
| Arkansas | $46,680 | $47,350 | 180 | 1 | $51,530 | $51,530 |
| New Mexico | $46,480 | $46,610 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $45,950 | $43,050 | 250 | 1 | $47,470 | $47,470 |
| Alabama | $45,440 | $42,670 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $45,440 | $44,280 | 520 | 3 | $48,800 | $45,900 |
| Oklahoma | $45,270 | $44,740 | 240 | 2 | $48,800 | $45,760 |
| Illinois | $44,650 | $41,630 | 290 | 1 | $48,530 | $48,530 |
| Mississippi | $44,440 | $45,710 | 160 | 1 | $36,840 | $36,840 |
| West Virginia | $43,700 | $37,450 | 200 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $43,500 | $43,470 | 130 | 1 | $40,320 | $40,320 |
| Michigan | $42,060 | $40,100 | 310 | 1 | $41,220 | $41,220 |
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $69,280 | $62,610 | $33.31 | 80 |
| New York, NY | $64,860 | $60,320 | $31.19 | 250 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,620 | $57,040 | $31.07 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,560 | $68,540 | $30.56 | 40 |
| Seattle, WA | $62,810 | $58,330 | $30.20 | 120 |
| Washington, DC | $62,540 | $59,560 | $30.07 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,920 | $61,820 | $29.29 | 230 |
| Reno, NV | $60,770 | $62,910 | $29.21 | 40 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,360 | $55,420 | $29.02 | 100 |
| Appleton, WI | $59,620 | $52,000 | $28.66 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,280 | $57,340 | $28.50 | 150 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,260 | $60,360 | $28.49 | 180 |
| Denver, CO | $58,430 | $60,740 | $28.09 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,300 | $64,070 | $28.03 | 580 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,840 | $56,490 | $27.81 | 50 |
| Sacramento, CA | $57,520 | $57,790 | $27.66 | 100 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,470 | $61,880 | $27.63 | 320 |
| Boston, MA | $56,250 | $56,360 | $27.04 | 70 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $55,690 | $58,890 | $26.77 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $55,430 | $61,010 | $26.65 | 80 |
| Bismarck, ND | $55,300 | $57,160 | $26.59 | 40 |
| Oxnard, CA | $55,020 | $47,260 | $26.45 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $54,920 | $46,120 | $26.40 | 200 |
| Asheville, NC | $54,600 | $51,000 | $26.25 | 30 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $54,470 | $48,670 | $26.19 | 110 |
| Charlotte, NC | $53,620 | $55,550 | $25.78 | 70 |
| Buffalo, NY | $53,510 | $49,240 | $25.73 | 30 |
| Hartford, CT | $53,510 | $47,510 | $25.73 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,570 | $49,200 | $25.27 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,530 | $46,350 | $25.26 | 210 |
| Charleston, SC | $52,430 | $56,510 | $25.21 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $52,400 | $48,240 | $25.19 | 80 |
| Madison, WI | $52,370 | $49,450 | $25.18 | 30 |
| Omaha, NE | $51,970 | $49,640 | $24.98 | 40 |
| Miami, FL | $51,780 | $49,220 | $24.90 | 140 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,650 | $49,510 | $24.83 | 100 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $51,530 | $52,000 | $24.77 | 40 |
| Ogden, UT | $50,860 | $43,210 | $24.45 | 60 |
| Raleigh, NC | $50,590 | $50,170 | $24.32 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,290 | $50,670 | $24.18 | 100 |
| Anchorage, AK | $50,170 | $43,680 | $24.12 | 140 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $50,170 | $49,110 | $24.12 | 40 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $49,950 | $43,460 | $24.01 | 40 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $49,390 | $46,960 | $23.75 | 50 |
| Rapid City, SD | $48,990 | $46,390 | $23.55 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,840 | $49,770 | $23.48 | 40 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,800 | $47,040 | $23.46 | 80 |
| Tulsa, OK | $48,800 | $45,800 | $23.46 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL | $48,530 | $42,770 | $23.33 | 200 |
| Spokane, WA | $48,310 | $46,180 | $23.22 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,470 | $43,340 | $22.82 | 80 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,740 | $42,100 | $22.47 | 30 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,740 | $44,280 | $22.47 | 70 |
| Lubbock, TX | $45,930 | $49,990 | $22.08 | 30 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,900 | $44,580 | $22.07 | 80 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $45,760 | $44,630 | $22.00 | 90 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,290 | $38,480 | $20.81 | n/a |
| Detroit, MI | $41,220 | $37,360 | $19.82 | 100 |
| Boise, ID | $40,320 | $38,230 | $19.39 | n/a |
| Gulfport, MS | $36,840 | $31,920 | $17.71 | 30 |
Related jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansU.S. average $84,740
- Automotive Body and Related RepairersU.S. average $59,690
- Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsU.S. average $56,420
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsU.S. average $64,320
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansU.S. average $57,290
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesU.S. average $69,240
- Tire Repairers and ChangersU.S. average $40,170
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsU.S. average $49,990
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary: questions
Where do motorcycle mechanics make the most money?
In Portland, OR, with an average of $69,280 a year, among the 60 metro areas we cover.
What is the average motorcycle mechanics salary in the U.S.?
$52,370 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $48,580, so half of motorcycle mechanics earn more than that and half less.
What salary should motorcycle mechanics ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of motorcycle mechanics nationwide earn between $39,550 (25th percentile) and $61,510 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
Oregon, with a statewide average of $64,460 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is motorcycle mechanics pay the lowest?
Gulfport, MS, at $36,840 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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