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Motorcycle Mechanics in California

Considering working as a Motorcycle Mechanics in California? Here’s what the data says. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

What do Motorcycle Mechanics Make in California?

The motorcycle mechanics working in California, the typical annual salary is $58,620 per year (or roughly $28.18/hour).Earnings range from $37,880 at the 10th percentile to $74,890 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$37,880	$18.21
25th percentile	$45,950	$22.09
Median (50th)	$58,620	$28.18
75th percentile	$70,180	$33.74
90th percentile	$74,890	$36.00

The job concentration index in California nationwide is 0.94.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, motorcycle mechanics earn a median of $83,695 per year ($40.24/hour), lower than the California median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 490,735 motorcycle mechanics across the United States. In California alone, approximately 1,540 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 240 motorcycle mechanics.

Top California Metros for Motorcycle Mechanics

The metro areas below employ the most motorcycle mechanics in California.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	510	$56,250
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	220	$60,320
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	200	$48,630
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	110	$61,820
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	80	$58,100
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	60	$52,950
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	50	$51,480
Fresno, CA	40	$64,820

Top States for Motorcycle Mechanics Employment

The table below shows the states where the most motorcycle mechanics work.

State	Number Employed
California	1,540
Texas	890
Florida	700
Indiana	540
Colorado	530
North Carolina	500
Arizona	490
Washington	480
Virginia	460
Pennsylvania	430
New York	400
Ohio	390
Minnesota	380
Michigan	370
Wisconsin	340
Georgia	320
Iowa	320
Illinois	300
Oregon	290
Alabama	290

Highest-Paying States for Motorcycle Mechanics

Where motorcycle mechanics earn the most: motorcycle mechanics.

State	Annual Median Salary
North Dakota	$59,440
California	$58,620
New Jersey	$54,760
South Carolina	$53,900
Massachusetts	$52,590
New Hampshire	$52,080
Maryland	$51,690
Nevada	$51,160
Oregon	$50,980
Wisconsin	$50,270

Skills

Key motorcycle mechanics skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for motorcycle mechanics, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.
• Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
• Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
• Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
• Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
• Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
• Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
• Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
• Reassemble frames and reinstall engines after repairs.
• Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
• Install motorcycle accessories.
• Reassemble and test subassembly units.

Work Activities

• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Getting Information
• Handling and Moving Objects
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Performing General Physical Activities

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Apple iOS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Careers similar to motorcycle mechanics include:

• Avionics Technicians
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
• Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Also Known As

All Terrain Vehicle Technician (ATV Technician), Bike Builder, Bike Technician, Custom Bike Builder, Dirt Bike Mechanic, Frame Repairer, Frame Straightener, Lube Technician, Motor Bike Mechanic, Motor Scooter Mechanic, Motor Vehicle Technician, Motorcycle Fabricator, Motorcycle Mechanic, Motorcycle Repairer, Motorcycle Sales Associate.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-3052.00