Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $47,340 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $69,510
Employed locally 60
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $40,190
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $52,670
    90th
    $69,510

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 66% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 34% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $47,730

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,560
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in Rapid City, SD is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Rapid City, SD is 0.3% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,190.