Bicycle Repairer salary in the U.S.
Bicycle Repairers in the U.S. earn a median of $42,780 a year ($20.57 an hour), based on BLS data for 12,170 workers.
Pay ranges from $31,220 for the lowest-paid 10% to $55,000 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $42,730, close to the median.
Pay range for bicycle repairers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| 25th percentile | $36,360 | $17.48 |
| Median | $42,780 | $20.57 |
| 75th percentile | $48,020 | $23.09 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $55,000 | $26.44 |
| Average (mean) | $42,730 | $20.55 |
Half of bicycle repairers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $3,565 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $1,782.50 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,645.38 |
| Weekly | $822.69 |
| Hourly | $20.57 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Bicycle Repairer salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $53,970 | 610 |
| New Jersey | $49,260 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $49,030 | 60 |
| Washington | $48,220 | 430 |
| New York | $47,750 | 970 |
| Colorado | $47,620 | 730 |
| District of Columbia | $46,860 | n/a |
| Maine | $46,200 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $45,630 | 330 |
| Oregon | $45,600 | 570 |
| California | $45,120 | 1,710 |
| Maryland | $44,550 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $43,710 | 240 |
| Utah | $43,100 | 230 |
| Alaska | $42,330 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $41,960 | 40 |
| Florida | $41,630 | 510 |
| Massachusetts | $41,600 | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,890 | 320 |
| Michigan | $38,910 | 580 |
| Missouri | $38,170 | 180 |
| Montana | $37,990 | 70 |
| Texas | $37,690 | 390 |
| Illinois | $37,560 | 660 |
| Idaho | $37,550 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $36,500 | 210 |
| Virginia | $36,420 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $36,400 | 100 |
| Delaware | $35,650 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $35,530 | n/a |
| Kansas | $35,360 | n/a |
| Nevada | $35,290 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $35,210 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $34,650 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $34,640 | n/a |
| North Dakota | $34,440 | 100 |
| Iowa | $34,240 | 230 |
| Ohio | $33,640 | 140 |
| Indiana | $33,010 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $31,500 | 80 |
| Georgia | $30,870 | 170 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,140 | 30 |
Best-paying metro areas for bicycle repairers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,150 | 760 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,550 | 220 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,580 | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | $49,470 | 80 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,450 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,300 | 320 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,930 | 250 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,860 | 330 |
| Bend, OR | $47,340 | 120 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $46,860 | 210 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $46,140 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $45,700 | 210 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $45,490 | 80 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $45,220 | 50 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44,780 | 560 |
Metro areas with the most bicycle repairers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 760 | $52,150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 560 | $44,780 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 470 | $38,250 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 330 | $47,860 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 320 | $48,300 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 250 | $47,930 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 220 | $51,550 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 210 | $38,730 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 210 | $44,250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 210 | $45,700 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 210 | $46,860 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 190 | $35,280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 180 | $41,600 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 170 | $41,350 |
| Boise City, ID | 140 | $40,350 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $50,620 | $24.34 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 | $31.50 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $54,890 | $26.39 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $37,710 | $18.13 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $47,880 | $23.02 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | $32.46 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $47,630 | $22.90 |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | $23.35 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | $23.84 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 49-3091. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bicycle repairer make in the U.S.?
The median salary for bicycle repairers in the U.S. is $42,780 a year, or $20.57 an hour. Pay ranges from $31,220 for the lowest-paid 10% to $55,000 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid bicycle repairers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of bicycle repairers in the U.S. earn at least $55,000 a year. The top 25% earn $48,020 or more.
What is the starting pay for bicycle repairers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $31,220 a year, and a quarter of bicycle repairers earn $36,360 or less.
How many bicycle repairers work in the U.S.?
About 12,170 bicycle repairers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.