Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,440 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Charleston earn between $39,100 and $60,810.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $57KMedian
- $61K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,430 | $4,369 | $25.21 |
| Median | $56,510 | $4,709 | $27.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,100 | $3,258 | $18.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,810 | $5,068 | $29.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Charleston earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($51,010) and about the same as the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $52,430 | $56,510 | $38,390 | $65,440 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $51,010 | $52,160 | $30,680 | $64,440 | 220 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $52,430, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $43,147 a year, or $3,596 a month and $1,659 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 Charleston a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $52,430 buys what about $51,930 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Charlotte, NC$53,620
- Raleigh, NC$50,590
- Winston-Salem, NC$48,840
- Asheville, NC$54,600
- Atlanta, GA$47,470
- Orlando, FL$52,400
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 Charleston: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Charleston?
$25.21 an hour on average, and $27.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Charleston?
About $43,147 a year ($3,596 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,430.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Charleston 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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