Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,120 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $36,240
90th percentile $76,240
Employed locally 200
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,240
    25th
    $42,630
    50th (median)
    $46,120
    75th
    $71,220
    90th
    $76,240

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 57% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 43% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $61,010
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,990
    Lubbock, TX $49,990
    El Paso, TX $42,100

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Houston, TX is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Houston, TX is 2.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,240 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,630.