Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
Top skills:TroubleshootingRepairingEquipment MaintenanceTime ManagementSpeakingQuality Control Analysis
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Motorcycle Mechanic pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$41,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$50,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$63,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$77,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Motorcycle Mechanic salary by industry
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
11,620 workers
$54,500
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
11,570 workers
$54,500
Repair and Maintenance
1,490 workers
$53,000
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
1,320 workers
$54,500
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
220 workers
$47,500
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
220 workers
$47,500
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
170 workers
$40,500
Rental and Leasing Services
70 workers
$43,500
Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only)
70 workers
$43,500
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers$54,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
