Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,390 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Winston-Salem earn between $43,090 and $49,990.
- $35K10th
- $43K25th
- $50KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,840 | $4,070 | $23.48 |
| Median | $49,770 | $4,148 | $23.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,090 | $3,591 | $20.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,990 | $4,166 | $24.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($49,730) and 7% less than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $48,840 | $49,770 | $34,590 | $60,390 | 40 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $48,840, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $39,983 a year, or $3,332 a month and $1,538 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 Winston-Salem a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $48,840 buys what about $53,062 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 4 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Asheville pays the most ($54,600).
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$23.48 an hour on average, and $23.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $39,983 a year ($3,332 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,840.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 1.62, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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