Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $59,330 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $38,310
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 60
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,310
    25th
    $46,670
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $72,800

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 71% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motorcycle Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $64,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,820
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,010
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $60,320
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,800
    North Dakota $59,440

    Nearby metros — Motorcycle Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,820
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,440
    Bend, OR $58,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,250
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,500
    Maryland $51,690

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,680
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,900
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Bismarck, ND is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Bismarck, ND is 25.7% above the national median of $47,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Motorcycle Mechanics in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,310 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,670.