Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,630 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Chicago earn between $39,550 and $59,320.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $43KMedian
- $59K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,530 | $4,044 | $23.33 |
| Median | $42,770 | $3,564 | $20.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,550 | $3,296 | $19.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,320 | $4,943 | $28.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Chicago earn 9% more than the Illinois average ($44,650) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $48,530 | $42,770 | $39,550 | $59,630 | 200 |
| Illinois | $44,650 | $41,630 | $36,710 | $59,320 | 290 |
| United States | $52,370 | $48,580 | $34,770 | $74,400 | 13,510 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $48,530, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $38,913 a year, or $3,243 a month and $1,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $39,748 | $3,312 |
| Working in IL | $38,913 | $3,243 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $48,530 buys what about $46,846 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$54,470
- Madison, WI$52,370
- Indianapolis, IN$50,290
- Appleton, WI$59,620
- Detroit, MI$41,220
- Cincinnati, OH$48,800
Highest-paying cities for motorcycle mechanics
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,280).
- Portland, OR$69,280
- New York, NY$64,860
- San Jose, CA$64,620
- Fresno, CA$63,560
- Seattle, WA$62,810
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Motorcycle Mechanics salary in Chicago: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Chicago?
$23.33 an hour on average, and $20.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Chicago?
About $38,913 a year ($3,243 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,530.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($52,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3052; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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