How Much Does a Motorcycle Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$48,580
Motorcycle technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $48,580 a year, or $23.35 an hour. Half of motorcycle technicians earn more than $48,580 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $74,400.
Pay percentiles for motorcycle technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| 25th | $19.01 | $39,550 |
| 50th (median) | $23.35 | $48,580 |
| 75th | $29.57 | $61,510 |
| 90th | $35.77 | $74,400 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Motorcycle Mechanics (SOC 49-3052). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for motorcycle technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $62,890 | $30.24 | +29% |
| Nevada | $60,450 | $29.06 | +24% |
| New Jersey | $59,430 | $28.57 | +22% |
| Minnesota | $58,280 | $28.02 | +20% |
| Oregon | $58,040 | $27.91 | +19% |
| Maryland | $57,640 | $27.71 | +19% |
| California | $57,040 | $27.42 | +17% |
| Colorado | $56,850 | $27.33 | +17% |
| New York | $54,770 | $26.33 | +13% |
| Texas | $53,330 | $25.64 | +10% |
| United States | $48,580 | $23.35 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many motorcycle technicians are there?
BLS counts about 13,510 motorcycle technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Motorcycle Mechanics”. The most jobs are in California (1,730), Texas (1,170) and Florida (730).
The mean (average) annual wage is $52,370, higher than the median of $48,580.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,048
- Biweekly
- $1,868
- Weekly
- $934
- Daily (8 hours)
- $187
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do motorcycle technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for motorcycle technicians is $23.35. The middle 50% earn between $19.01 and $29.57 an hour.
Which state pays motorcycle technicians the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median wage for motorcycle technicians at $62,890, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for motorcycle technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of motorcycle technicians earn less than $34,770 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.