Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $50,170 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $66,610
Employed locally 50
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $38,460
    50th (median)
    $50,170
    75th
    $55,230
    90th
    $66,610

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,500
    Winston-Salem, NC $49,770
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $49,230
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,160

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Raleigh, NC is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.02 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Raleigh, NC is 6.3% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,460.