Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in California (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,730 employed

Annual Mean

$57,280

$27.54/hr

Annual Median

$57,040

$27.42/hr

Bottom 10%

$36,910

$17.75/hr

Top 10%

$76,070

$36.57/hr

Location vs National Average

California

$57,280

Difference

+9.4% vs US avg

US National

$52,370

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$36,910	$17.75/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$44,830	$21.55/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$57,040	$27.42/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$69,660	$33.49/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$76,070	$36.57/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$37K

25th

$45K

Median

$57K

75th

$70K

90th

$76K

California has a moderate number of Motorcycle Mechanics positions (approximately 1,730), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In California, Motorcycle Mechanics salaries range from $36,910 at the 10th percentile to $76,070 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $39,160 (69% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Top Paying Cities in California

Metro areas with highest Motorcycle Mechanics wages

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$60,920

per year

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$60,360

per year

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$58,300

per year

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$57,520

per year

Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

$55,020

per year

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

$52,530

per year

How Motorcycle Mechanics Compares in California

The average Motorcycle Mechanics salary of $57,280 in California ranks above the national average of $52,370. There are approximately 1,730 Motorcycle Mechanicss employed in California.