Motorcycle Mechanics pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,040 or more. The middle half of motorcycle mechanics in Sioux Falls earn between $43,470 and $50,160.
- $37K10th
- $43K25th
- $47KMedian
- $50K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,390 | $4,116 | $23.75 |
| Median | $46,960 | $3,913 | $22.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,470 | $3,622 | $20.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,160 | $4,180 | $24.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Motorcycle Mechanics pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Motorcycle mechanics in Sioux Falls earn 3% more than the South Dakota average ($47,880) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($52,370). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $48,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $49,390 | $46,960 | $37,310 | $65,040 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $47,880 | $46,490 | $37,310 | $65,040 | 200 |
| 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 Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $49,390, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $41,865 a year, or $3,489 a month and $1,610 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $41,865 | $3,489 |
| Working in MN | $40,030 | $3,336 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for motorcycle mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $49,390 buys what about $54,496 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Motorcycle Mechanics salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$49,390
- Rapid City$48,990
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 Sioux Falls: questions
How much do motorcycle mechanics make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$23.75 an hour on average, and $22.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level motorcycle mechanics salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the motorcycle mechanics take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $41,865 a year ($3,489 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,390. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do motorcycle mechanics earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.99, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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