Motorcycle Mechanics Salary by State
The national median pay for motorcycle mechanics is $48,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,450 in West Virginia to $62,890 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,770
- 25th percentile
- $39,550
- Median
- $48,580
- 75th percentile
- $61,510
- Top 10%
- $74,400
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 13,510 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $62,890 | +29% | $48,020 | $72,340 | 130 |
| 2 | Nevada | $60,450 | +24% | $39,180 | $75,920 | 110 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,430 | +22% | $47,350 | $79,890 | 260 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $58,280 | +20% | $46,840 | $70,040 | 350 |
| 5 | Oregon | $58,040 | +19% | $39,900 | $115,910 | 160 |
| 6 | Maryland | $57,640 | +19% | $43,830 | $91,520 | 170 |
| 7 | California | $57,040 | +17% | $36,910 | $76,070 | 1,730 |
| 8 | Colorado | $56,850 | +17% | $37,940 | $77,300 | 420 |
| 9 | New York | $54,770 | +13% | $37,620 | $84,950 | 270 |
| 10 | Texas | $53,330 | +10% | $34,360 | $75,470 | 1,170 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $52,160 | +7% | $30,680 | $64,440 | 220 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $51,970 | +7% | $40,710 | $72,080 | 100 |
| 13 | Washington | $51,970 | +7% | $38,760 | $84,630 | 300 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $50,170 | +3% | $38,420 | $64,810 | 40 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $50,170 | +3% | $38,260 | $76,410 | 110 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $50,050 | +3% | $37,010 | $75,150 | 490 |
| 17 | Virginia | $49,400 | +2% | $35,960 | $78,350 | 300 |
| 18 | Vermont | $48,970 | +1% | $39,330 | $56,530 | 60 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $48,940 | +1% | $43,890 | $65,410 | Not published |
| 20 | Florida | $48,700 | 0% | $34,330 | $67,840 | 730 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $48,670 | 0% | $34,120 | $65,900 | 440 |
| 22 | Maine | $48,380 | 0% | $36,830 | $62,840 | 100 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $48,220 | −1% | $30,780 | $62,730 | 200 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $48,190 | −1% | $35,970 | $74,170 | 550 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $47,350 | −3% | $38,520 | $59,850 | 180 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $47,300 | −3% | $35,740 | $60,570 | 320 |
| 27 | Montana | $47,130 | −3% | $38,410 | $60,270 | 140 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $46,610 | −4% | $31,560 | $73,840 | 70 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $46,490 | −4% | $37,310 | $65,040 | 200 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $46,390 | −5% | $45,310 | $62,150 | 30 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $45,710 | −6% | $29,380 | $64,100 | 160 |
| 32 | Alaska | $45,500 | −6% | $37,650 | $69,860 | 220 |
| 33 | Indiana | $45,470 | −6% | $31,140 | $65,140 | 430 |
| 34 | Iowa | $44,840 | −8% | $32,770 | $72,800 | 300 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $44,740 | −8% | $31,220 | $59,740 | 240 |
| 36 | Ohio | $44,280 | −9% | $30,110 | $62,450 | 520 |
| 37 | Arizona | $44,190 | −9% | $36,740 | $80,690 | 240 |
| 38 | Utah | $43,820 | −10% | $34,340 | $76,540 | 170 |
| 39 | Idaho | $43,470 | −11% | $28,720 | $72,800 | 130 |
| 40 | Georgia | $43,050 | −11% | $32,700 | $60,900 | 250 |
| 41 | Alabama | $42,670 | −12% | $31,110 | $68,210 | 270 |
| 42 | Illinois | $41,630 | −14% | $36,710 | $59,320 | 290 |
| 43 | Michigan | $40,100 | −17% | $25,960 | $63,960 | 310 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $39,520 | −19% | $37,290 | $76,100 | 70 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $37,450 | −23% | $24,060 | $65,090 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary questions
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $62,890 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $48,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays motorcycle mechanics the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $37,450 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most motorcycle mechanics work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,730, with a median of $57,040.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.