Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $42,230 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $29,810
90th percentile $58,710
Employed locally 80
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,810
    25th
    $34,450
    50th (median)
    $42,230
    75th
    $47,300
    90th
    $58,710

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 53% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 47% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,600
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,120
    Cleveland, OH $42,540
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $41,900
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $41,600
    Ohio $41,460

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Columbus, OH is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.28 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Columbus, OH is 10.5% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $29,810 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,450.