Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $43,970 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $56,010
Employed locally 60
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $43,970
    75th
    $54,790
    90th
    $56,010

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 52% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 48% 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
    California $58,620
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,130
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,760
    Omaha, NE-IA $48,620

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,630
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Des Moines, IA is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.93 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Des Moines, IA is 6.8% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.