Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,280 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Washington earn between $48,040 and $68,150.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $60KMedian
- $68K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,540 | $5,212 | $30.07 |
| Median | $59,560 | $4,963 | $28.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,040 | $4,003 | $23.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,150 | $5,679 | $32.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Washington earn 19% more than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,540 | $59,560 | $45,590 | $92,280 | 150 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $62,540, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,812 a year, or $4,151 a month and $1,916 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $50,456 | $4,205 |
| Working in DC | $49,812 | $4,151 |
| Working in MD | $49,672 | $4,139 |
| Working in VA | $49,649 | $4,137 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $62,540 buys what about $57,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Philadelphia, PA$59,280
- Pittsburgh, PA$52,570
- Raleigh, NC$50,590
- New York, NY$64,860
- Winston-Salem, NC$48,840
- Cleveland, OH$45,900
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 Washington: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Washington?
$30.07 an hour on average, and $28.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Washington?
About $49,812 a year ($4,151 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,540.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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