Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $52,950 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $42,820
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 60
National median $47,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,820
    25th
    $51,680
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $73,930
    90th
    $79,180

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Motorcycle Mechanics salary vs area income 34% Median Motorcycle Mechanics salary is 66% 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
    Fresno, CA $64,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,820
    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

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Motorcycle Mechanics in San Jose, CA is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Motorcycle Mechanics salary in San Jose, CA is 12.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Motorcycle Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $42,820 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,680.