Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $61,820 +31% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $49,100
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 110
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,100
    25th
    $52,090
    50th (median)
    $61,820
    75th
    $76,620
    90th
    $80,870

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 46% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Motorcycle Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $64,820
    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
    Fargo, ND-MN $59,440

    Nearby metros — Motorcycle Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $64,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $60,320
    California $58,620
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $56,250
    South Carolina $53,900

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Motorcycle Mechanics make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in San Francisco, CA is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Motorcycle Mechanics salaries?

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in San Francisco, CA is 31% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $49,100 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,090.