Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,240 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Houston earn between $42,630 and $71,220.
- $36K10th
- $43K25th
- $46KMedian
- $71K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,920 | $4,577 | $26.40 |
| Median | $46,120 | $3,843 | $22.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,630 | $3,552 | $20.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,220 | $5,935 | $34.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Houston earn about the same as the Texas average ($53,870) and 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $54,920 | $46,120 | $36,240 | $76,240 | 200 |
| 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 Houston
On the average salary of $54,920, a single filer in Houston takes home about $46,308 a year, or $3,859 a month and $1,781 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 Houston a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $54,920 buys what about $55,683 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other Texas cities
Houston ranks 3rd of 5 Texas metro areas for this job; Dallas pays the most ($57,470).
- 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 Houston: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Houston?
$26.40 an hour on average, and $22.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Houston?
About $46,308 a year ($3,859 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,920. Texas has no state income tax.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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