Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Boise
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,420 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Boise earn between $31,030 and $47,220.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,320 | $3,360 | $19.38 |
| Median | $38,230 | $3,186 | $18.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,030 | $2,586 | $14.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,220 | $3,935 | $22.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Boise vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Boise earn 7% less than the Idaho average ($43,500) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $40,320 | $38,230 | $30,610 | $56,420 | n/a |
| Idaho | $43,500 | $43,470 | $28,720 | $72,800 | 130 |
| 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 Boise
On the average salary of $40,320, a single filer in Boise takes home about $33,548 a year, or $2,796 a month and $1,290 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Boise a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boise area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $40,320 buys what about $40,979 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Boise ($49,100). A typical home costs $496,288, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Salt Lake City, UT$49,950
- Ogden, UT$50,860
- Reno, NV$60,770
- Spokane, WA$48,310
- Portland, OR$69,280
- Yuba City, CA$43,290
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 Boise: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Boise?
$19.39 an hour on average, and $18.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Boise?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Boise?
About $33,548 a year ($2,796 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,320. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Boise than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Boise City, ID (14260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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