Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $54,500 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.20
10th percentile $40,740
90th percentile $74,230
Employed locally 120
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,740
    25th
    $44,990
    50th (median)
    $54,500
    75th
    $64,220
    90th
    $74,230

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    North Dakota $59,440
    Bend, OR $58,620
    California $58,620
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,870
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $56,510
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,990

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Portland, OR-WA is $26.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.76 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Portland, OR-WA is 15.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $40,740 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,990.