Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Asheville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,610 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Asheville earn between $45,830 and $61,750.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $51KMedian
- $62K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,600 | $4,550 | $26.25 |
| Median | $51,000 | $4,250 | $24.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,830 | $3,819 | $22.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,750 | $5,146 | $29.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Asheville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Asheville earn 10% more than the North Carolina average ($49,730) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $54,600 | $51,000 | $37,720 | $74,610 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $49,730 | $48,670 | $34,120 | $65,900 | 440 |
| 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 Asheville
On the average salary of $54,600, a single filer in Asheville takes home about $44,381 a year, or $3,698 a month and $1,707 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Asheville a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Asheville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $54,600 buys what about $56,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Asheville ($46,870). A typical home costs $428,742, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other North Carolina cities
Asheville ranks 1st of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Asheville$54,600
- Charlotte$53,620
- Raleigh$50,590
- Winston-Salem$48,840
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 Asheville: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Asheville?
$26.25 an hour on average, and $24.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Asheville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Asheville?
About $44,381 a year ($3,698 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,600.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Asheville than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Asheville, NC (11700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 1.92, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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