Motorcycle Mechanics pay in California
In California, the median pay for motorcycle mechanics is $27.42 an hour ($57,040 a year). About 1,730 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($48,580). California ranks 7th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for motorcycle mechanics in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.75 | $36,910 |
| 25% of workers | $21.55 | $44,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.42 | $57,040 |
| 75% of workers | $33.49 | $69,660 |
| 90% of workers | $36.57 | $76,070 |
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $68,540 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $64,070 | 580 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $61,820 | 230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $57,790 | 100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $57,040 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $55,420 | 100 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $47,260 | 50 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $46,350 | 210 |
| Yuba City | $38,480 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for motorcycle mechanics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.1% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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