Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $46,300 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.26
10th percentile $31,430
90th percentile $59,270
Employed locally 120
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,430
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $46,300
    75th
    $55,400
    90th
    $59,270

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 60% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 40% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $58,870
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,990
    South Carolina $53,900
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,160
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $51,160

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Indianapolis, IN is $22.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.69 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $31,430 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.