Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in South Dakota

Motorcycle mechanics in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $49,390 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($48,990), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the motorcycle mechanics average at $47,880 and the median at $46,490 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,370.

Motorcycle Mechanics average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$49,390
Rapid City$48,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$49,390	$46,960	$43,470	$41,865	91
Rapid City	$48,990	$46,390	$40,680	$41,543	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other states

Motorcycle Mechanics salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

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.
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.

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