Bicycle Repairers
Repair and service bicycles.
Also called: Bicycle Assembler, Bicycle Fitter, Bicycle Mechanic, Bicycle Repair Technician, Bicycle Repairman, Bicycle Service Technician
Median pay
$42,780
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$31,220 – $55,000
People employed
12,170
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
- 2.Do you want to lead or coordinate other people’s work?
- 3.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
- 4.Do you work well under tight deadlines?
- 5.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
- 6.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
The hard parts
- Long hours on your feet
- Tight deadlines are common
Bicycle Repairers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (40 states and DC with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What bicycle repairers do
- 01Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
- 02Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- 03Install new tires and tubes.
- 04Assemble new bicycles.
- 05Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
- 06Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
Skills that matter most
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- Sales and Marketing
- Public Safety and Security
- Production and Processing
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from bicycle repairers
- Home Appliance Repairers74% · +19%
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers73% · +31%
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers72% · +20%
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers72% · +26%
- Mechanical Door Repairers71% · +30%
Change into bicycle repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants73% · $35,670
- Home Appliance Repairers70% · $50,990
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers68% · $47,810
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers68% · $51,320
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners65% · $46,420
Majors that lead here
- Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.