Bicycle Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for bicycle repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $42,730 ≈ $21/hr
National median salary $42,780
Total employment 12,170 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -2.3%
Decline
Annual openings 1,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 13,200 → 12,900 (-300)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Wyoming$52,260
- New Jersey$52,200
- Washington$49,410
- Arizona$49,150
- District of Columbia$48,930
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$32,130
- Georgia$32,580
- Oklahoma$33,170
- Ohio$33,530
- Indiana$35,010
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $52,260 | $49,030 | $25 | +22.3% | 60 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $52,200 | $49,260 | $25 | +22.2% | 240 |
| 3 | Washington | $49,410 | $48,220 | $24 | +15.6% | 430 |
| 4 | Arizona | $49,150 | $53,970 | $24 | +15% | 610 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $48,930 | $46,860 | $24 | +14.5% | — |
| 6 | Colorado | $47,000 | $47,620 | $23 | +10% | 730 |
| 7 | California | $46,210 | $45,120 | $22 | +8.1% | 1,710 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $45,910 | $45,630 | $22 | +7.4% | 330 |
| 9 | New York | $45,740 | $47,750 | $22 | +7% | 970 |
| 10 | Oregon | $45,080 | $45,600 | $22 | +5.5% | 570 |
| 11 | Maine | $43,900 | $46,200 | $21 | +2.7% | 70 |
| 12 | Maryland | $43,760 | $44,550 | $21 | +2.4% | 70 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $42,450 | $41,600 | $20 | -0.7% | 280 |
| 14 | Florida | $41,410 | $41,630 | $20 | -3.1% | 510 |
| 15 | Utah | $41,350 | $43,100 | $20 | -3.2% | 230 |
| 16 | Alaska | $40,930 | $42,330 | $20 | -4.2% | — |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $40,490 | $43,710 | $19 | -5.2% | 240 |
| 18 | Michigan | $40,430 | $38,910 | $19 | -5.4% | 580 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $40,390 | $39,890 | $19 | -5.5% | 320 |
| 20 | Idaho | $40,340 | $37,550 | $19 | -5.6% | 260 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $40,250 | $41,960 | $19 | -5.8% | 40 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $39,950 | $36,400 | $19 | -6.5% | 100 |
| 23 | Texas | $39,410 | $37,690 | $19 | -7.8% | 390 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $39,380 | $34,440 | $19 | -7.8% | 100 |
| 25 | Montana | $38,810 | $37,990 | $19 | -9.2% | 70 |
| 26 | Virginia | $38,630 | $36,420 | $19 | -9.6% | 190 |
| 27 | Delaware | $38,420 | $35,650 | $18 | -10.1% | 30 |
| 28 | Illinois | $38,420 | $37,560 | $18 | -10.1% | 660 |
| 29 | Missouri | $38,060 | $38,170 | $18 | -10.9% | 180 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $37,960 | $36,500 | $18 | -11.2% | 210 |
| 31 | Kansas | $37,720 | $35,360 | $18 | -11.7% | — |
| 32 | South Carolina | $35,870 | $35,530 | $17 | -16.1% | — |
| 33 | Iowa | $35,800 | $34,240 | $17 | -16.2% | 230 |
| 34 | Nevada | $35,700 | $35,290 | $17 | -16.5% | 280 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $35,530 | $34,640 | $17 | -16.8% | — |
| 36 | Minnesota | $35,460 | $35,210 | $17 | -17% | 180 |
| 37 | Indiana | $35,010 | $33,010 | $17 | -18.1% | 140 |
| 38 | Ohio | $33,530 | $33,640 | $16 | -21.5% | 140 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $33,170 | $34,650 | $16 | -22.4% | 60 |
| 40 | Georgia | $32,580 | $30,870 | $16 | -23.8% | 170 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $32,130 | $31,500 | $15 | -24.8% | 80 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 52 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $53,040 | $54,960 | 100 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $52,150 | $49,670 | 760 |
| 3 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $51,790 | $45,540 | 40 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,550 | $51,870 | 220 |
| 5 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,580 | $48,430 | 40 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $49,470 | $49,490 | 80 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,450 | $52,570 | 50 |
| 8 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $49,030 | $51,690 | 40 |
| 9 | Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $48,390 | $46,320 | 30 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,300 | $50,990 | 320 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing bicycle repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rental and Leasing Services | $52,150 | $51,220 | 910 |
| 2 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $52,150 | $51,220 | 910 |
| 3 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $52,150 | $51,220 | 910 |
| 4 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $47,220 | $46,190 | 50 |
| 5 | Social Advocacy Organizations | $45,190 | $45,370 | — |
| 6 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $44,720 | $44,470 | — |
| 7 | Administrative and Support Services | $44,200 | $47,100 | — |
| 8 | Accommodation | $44,200 | $45,780 | 40 |
| 9 | Traveler Accommodation | $44,200 | $45,780 | 40 |
| 10 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $44,200 | $47,100 | — |
| 11 | Repair and Maintenance | $43,140 | $44,670 | 520 |
| 12 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $43,140 | $44,670 | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bicycle repairers make in the U.S.?
The median bicycle repairers salary in the United States is $42,780 per year (mean $42,730), and about 80% earn between $31,220 and $55,000.
How much do bicycle repairers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,730 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays bicycle repairers the most?
Wyoming has the highest average pay for bicycle repairers at $52,260 per year (median $49,030).
What is the job outlook for bicycle repairers?
Employment is projected to change -2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,600 openings per year.