Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $56,870 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.34
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $74,400
Employed locally 290
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $56,870
    75th
    $62,730
    90th
    $74,400

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 58% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 42% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $52,860
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,440

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $91,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $73,920
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in New York, NY-NJ is $27.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in New York, NY-NJ is 20.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.