Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Dallas
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,300 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Dallas earn between $44,060 and $73,500.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,470 | $4,789 | $27.63 |
| Median | $61,880 | $5,157 | $29.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,060 | $3,672 | $21.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,500 | $6,125 | $35.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Dallas vs. Texas and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Dallas earn 7% more than the Texas average ($53,870) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $57,470 | $61,880 | $36,000 | $78,300 | 320 |
| Texas | $53,870 | $53,330 | $34,360 | $75,470 | 1,170 |
| 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 Dallas
On the average salary of $57,470, a single filer in Dallas takes home about $48,357 a year, or $4,030 a month and $1,860 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Dallas a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Dallas area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.1), so the average $57,470 buys what about $55,747 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Dallas ($51,440). A typical home costs $366,823, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other Texas cities
Dallas ranks 1st of 5 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Dallas$57,470
- San Antonio$55,430
- Houston$54,920
- El Paso$46,740
- Lubbock$45,930
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 Dallas: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Dallas?
$27.63 an hour on average, and $29.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Dallas?
About $48,357 a year ($4,030 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,470. Texas has no state income tax.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Dallas than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (19100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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