Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,920 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Indianapolis earn between $39,030 and $59,620.
- $33K10th
- $39K25th
- $51KMedian
- $60K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,290 | $4,191 | $24.18 |
| Median | $50,670 | $4,222 | $24.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,620 | $4,968 | $28.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $50,290, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $40,114 a year, or $3,343 a month and $1,543 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $50,290 buys what about $52,552 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$48,800
- Chicago, IL$48,530
- Columbus, OH$46,740
- Milwaukee, WI$54,470
- Detroit, MI$41,220
- Nashville, TN$51,650
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Indianapolis?
$24.18 an hour on average, and $24.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $40,114 a year ($3,343 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,290. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($55,191).
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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