Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,480 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Atlanta earn between $37,760 and $56,020.
- $37K10th
- $38K25th
- $43KMedian
- $56K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,470 | $3,956 | $22.82 |
| Median | $43,340 | $3,612 | $20.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,760 | $3,147 | $18.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,020 | $4,668 | $26.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Atlanta earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($45,950) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $47,470 | $43,340 | $36,920 | $66,480 | 80 |
| Georgia | $45,950 | $43,050 | $32,700 | $60,900 | 250 |
| United States | $52,370 | $48,580 | $34,770 | $74,400 | 13,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $47,470, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $38,702 a year, or $3,225 a month and $1,489 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $47,470 buys what about $47,442 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Asheville, NC$54,600
- Nashville, TN$51,650
- Charlotte, NC$53,620
- Charleston, SC$52,430
- Winston-Salem, NC$48,840
- Gulfport, MS$36,840
Highest-paying cities for motorcycle mechanics
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,280).
- Portland, OR$69,280
- New York, NY$64,860
- San Jose, CA$64,620
- Fresno, CA$63,560
- Seattle, WA$62,810
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Atlanta?
$22.82 an hour on average, and $20.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $38,702 a year ($3,225 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,470.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,370).
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; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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