Bicycle repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $42,780 | $20.57 |
| Mean (average) | $42,730 | $20.55 |
| 90th percentile | $55,000 | $26.44 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Bicycle repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 42 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $42,330 | $37,710 | $42,950 | ||
| Arizona | $53,970 | $36,790 | $59,180 | 610 | 2.4 |
| California | $45,120 | $36,380 | $56,440 | 1,710 | 1.2 |
| Colorado | $47,620 | $35,390 | $56,260 | 730 | 3.25 |
| Connecticut | $45,630 | $37,700 | $55,260 | 330 | 2.52 |
| Delaware | $35,650 | $33,900 | $48,060 | 30 | 0.88 |
| District of Columbia | $46,860 | $46,860 | $51,910 | ||
| Florida | $41,630 | $36,790 | $46,550 | 510 | 0.65 |
| Georgia | $30,870 | $29,840 | $36,980 | 170 | 0.43 |
| Idaho | $37,550 | $30,640 | $47,940 | 260 | 3.94 |
| Illinois | $37,560 | $31,200 | $44,990 | 660 | 1.39 |
| Indiana | $33,010 | $27,480 | $44,290 | 140 | 0.55 |
| Iowa | $34,240 | $29,550 | $46,240 | 230 | 1.87 |
| Kansas | $35,360 | $29,770 | $47,370 | ||
| Maine | $46,200 | $33,040 | $49,610 | 70 | 1.4 |
| Maryland | $44,550 | $36,200 | $52,130 | 70 | 0.34 |
| Massachusetts | $41,600 | $36,140 | $49,300 | 280 | 0.97 |
| Michigan | $38,910 | $33,190 | $46,980 | 580 | 1.69 |
| Minnesota | $35,210 | $25,100 | $47,220 | 180 | 0.79 |
| Missouri | $38,170 | $28,690 | $45,570 | 180 | 0.8 |
| Montana | $37,990 | $30,500 | $44,140 | 70 | 1.67 |
| Nevada | $35,290 | $27,580 | $45,340 | 280 | 2.3 |
| New Jersey | $49,260 | $33,700 | $72,790 | 240 | 0.73 |
| New York | $47,750 | $33,380 | $55,510 | 970 | 1.27 |
| North Carolina | $36,500 | $29,900 | $48,910 | 210 | 0.53 |
| North Dakota | $34,440 | $33,750 | $46,260 | 100 | 3.1 |
| Ohio | $33,640 | $30,950 | $38,500 | 140 | 0.33 |
| Oklahoma | $34,650 | $24,180 | $38,900 | 60 | 0.46 |
| Oregon | $45,600 | $37,710 | $50,590 | 570 | 3.74 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,890 | $27,030 | $48,690 | 320 | 0.67 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,140 | $22,510 | $24,960 | 30 | 0.42 |
| Rhode Island | $36,400 | $35,820 | $46,260 | 100 | 2.65 |
| South Carolina | $35,530 | $32,850 | $38,480 | ||
| South Dakota | $31,500 | $28,770 | $35,810 | 80 | 2.12 |
| Tennessee | $34,640 | $34,400 | $38,180 | ||
| Texas | $37,690 | $26,030 | $50,110 | 390 | 0.35 |
| Utah | $43,100 | $31,970 | $48,530 | 230 | 1.68 |
| Virginia | $36,420 | $34,190 | $47,460 | 190 | 0.58 |
| Washington | $48,220 | $38,000 | $56,820 | 430 | 1.54 |
| West Virginia | $41,960 | $30,840 | $52,320 | 40 | 0.76 |
| Wisconsin | $43,710 | $28,100 | $51,650 | 240 | 1.05 |
| Wyoming | $49,030 | $47,240 | $59,680 | 60 | 2.76 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for bicycle repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.5%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for bicycle repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- Install new tires and tubes.
- Assemble new bicycles.
- Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
- Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
- Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
- Order bicycle parts.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- LightSpeed Cloud
- Pedal Powered Software Bicycle Repair Man
- RepairTRAX
- Upland Consulting Group Repair Traq
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Troubleshooting, Service Orientation, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Equipment Maintenance.
Common job titles: Bicycle Fitter, Bicycle Mechanic, Bicycle Repair Technician, Bicycle Repairman, Bicycle Service Technician, Bicycle Technician (Bicycle Tech), Bike Mechanic.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do bicycle repairers make?
The national median annual wage for bicycle repairers was $42,780 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $31,220 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $55,000. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do bicycle repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is bicycle repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of bicycle repairers to change -5.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay bicycle repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Arizona ($53,970), New Jersey ($49,260), Wyoming ($49,030). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.