Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,680 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Omaha earn between $41,040 and $61,230.
- $37K10th
- $41K25th
- $50KMedian
- $61K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,970 | $4,331 | $24.99 |
| Median | $49,640 | $4,137 | $23.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,040 | $3,420 | $19.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,230 | $5,102 | $29.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($51,900) and about the same as the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $51,970 | $49,640 | $36,670 | $74,680 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $51,900 | $50,170 | $38,420 | $64,810 | 40 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $51,970, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $42,453 a year, or $3,538 a month and $1,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $42,575 | $3,548 |
| Working in NE | $42,453 | $3,538 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $51,970 buys what about $56,544 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux Falls, SD$49,390
- Minneapolis, MN$59,260
- Tulsa, OK$48,800
- Madison, WI$52,370
- Fayetteville, AR$51,530
- Rapid City, SD$48,990
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 Omaha: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Omaha?
$24.98 an hour on average, and $23.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Omaha?
About $42,453 a year ($3,538 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,970.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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