Bicycle Repairers earn a median of $42,780 per year ($20.57/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to fall 5.7% through 2035, with about 1,200 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- SOC 49-3091
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Bicycle Repairer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $42,780a year, or $20.57/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $31KTop 10% $55K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- -5.7%DecliningBLS EP, 2025–2035This career−5.7%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career −5.7% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 1,20012,200 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202512.2K
- Projected 203511.5K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 12.2K Projected 2035 11.5K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
Also advertised as: Bicycle Fitter, Bicycle Mechanic, Bicycle Repair Technician, Bicycle Repairman, Bicycle Service Technician, Bicycle Technician (Bicycle Tech).
Pay
How much do Bicycle Repairers make?
Every bicycle repairer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$42,780
Middle half earn $36,360 to $48,020
- 10th
- $31,220
- 25th
- $36,360
- 75th
- $48,020
- 90th
- $55,000
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 |
| 25th | $36,360 |
| Median | $42,780 |
| 75th | $48,020 |
| 90th | $55,000 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $42,780
- Median hourly wage
- $20.57/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $42,730
- People employed
- 12,170
Versus all US occupations
At $42,780, Bicycle Repairers earn 16% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $8,200 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 30% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $55,000 or more while the bottom 10% earn $31,220, a gap of 1.8×. That is a narrow spread, so experience and employer move pay less than in most occupations.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 10% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Arizona pays the most at $53,970, and still leads at $53,607 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Bicycle Repairers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Arizona | $53,970 | $53,607 | 610 |
| 2New Jersey | $49,260 | $45,274 | 240 |
| 3Wyoming | $49,030 | $52,896 | 60 |
| 4Washington | $48,220 | $45,060 | 430 |
| 5New York | $47,750 | $44,245 | 970 |
| 6Colorado | $47,620 | $46,210 | 730 |
| 7District of Columbia | $46,860 | $42,638 | N/A |
| 8Maine | $46,200 | $47,604 | 70 |
| 9Connecticut | $45,630 | $44,040 | 330 |
| 10Oregon | $45,600 | $44,117 | 570 |
Job outlook
Is Bicycle Repairer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Declining. -5.7% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bicycle Repairers | −5.7% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Declining
BLS projects employment of Bicycle Repairers to change -5.7% over 2025–2035, while total US employment is projected to rise 3.5%. That is 700 fewer jobs.
Annual openings
About 1,200 openings are projected each year, 9.8% of the 12,200 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Bicycle Repairer
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
The work
What does a Bicycle Repairer do?
Repair and service bicycles.
Day-to-day tasks
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- Install new tires and tubes.
- 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.
- Make adjustments to bicycles to improve customer fit and riding position.
- Align wheels.
- Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeOn their feet more than half the working day.
Bending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the timeRegular bending or twisting.
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Active Listening3.6
- Critical Thinking3.5
- Reading Comprehension3.0
- Speaking3.0
- Writing2.8
- Monitoring2.8
- Active Learning2.6
- Learning Strategies2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.6 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 |
| Speaking | 3.0 |
| Writing | 2.8 |
| Monitoring | 2.8 |
| Active Learning | 2.6 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Repairing3.9
- Troubleshooting3.4
- Service Orientation3.3
- Time Management3.1
- Social Perceptiveness3.0
- Equipment Maintenance3.0
- Quality Control Analysis3.0
- Persuasion2.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.9 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.4 |
| Service Orientation | 3.3 |
| Time Management | 3.1 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 |
| Persuasion | 2.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software
- Internet browser software
- Point of sale POS software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Bicycle Repairer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Bicycle Repairer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 2 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional3.3
- Investigative1.8
- Social1.6
- Enterprising1.5
- Artistic1.2
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with bicycle repairers highlighted
- Aircraft Mechanic$79,870
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- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Medical Equipment Repairer$61,660
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- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,890
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- Bicycle Repairer$42,780
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Bicycle Repairer: frequently asked questions
How much do Bicycle Repairers make?
Bicycle Repairers earn a median of $42,780 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 16% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $20.57/hr. The middle half earn between $36,360 and $48,020. The top 10% earn $55,000 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Bicycle Repairer?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Bicycle Repairers. BLS also lists moderate-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training.
Is Bicycle Repairer a growing career?
No. BLS projects employment to fall 5.7% over 2025–2035, a loss of 700 jobs (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 1,200 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Bicycle Repairer do?
Repair and service bicycles. A core O*NET task: install and adjust brakes and brake pads. Employers most often ask for Electronic mail software, Spreadsheet software, Word processing software.
Which states pay Bicycle Repairers the most?
The highest state medians for Bicycle Repairers are Arizona ($53,970), New Jersey ($49,260), Wyoming ($49,030) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Bicycle Repairer?
O*NET scores Bicycle Repairers highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.