Occupation salary profile

Bicycle Repairers

SOC 49-3091 BLS OEWS May 2025

Repair and service bicycles.

National median · BLS
$42,780
▲ +6% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$42,730
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
12,170
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Pay range for Bicycle Repairers

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay$31,220
25th$36,360
Median (50th)$42,780
75th$48,020
90th — top pay$55,000

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Bicycle Repairers

BLS projects employment of bicycle repairers to decline 5.7% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%. About 1,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
12,200 → 11,500
-700 jobs
Projected change
-5.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
2.5% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Bicycle Repairers

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Repairing3.9
  • Active Listening3.6
  • Critical Thinking3.5
  • Troubleshooting3.4
  • Service Orientation3.3
  • Time Management3.1
  • Equipment Maintenance3.0
  • Quality Control Analysis3.0
  • Reading Comprehension3.0
  • Social Perceptiveness3.0
Top knowledge areas
  • Mechanical4.7
  • Customer and Personal Service4.5
  • Sales and Marketing3.8
  • Public Safety and Security3.6
  • Production and Processing3.4
  • Engineering and Technology3.3
  • Administration and Management3.3
  • Administrative3.2
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordLightSpeed CloudPedal Powered Software Bicycle Repair ManRepairTRAXUpland Consulting Group Repair TraqWeb browser software

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What bicycle repairers do

  • Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
  • Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
  • Install new tires and tubes.
  • Assemble new bicycles.
  • 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.
  • Order bicycle parts.
Also called
Bicycle MechanicBicycle Service TechnicianBicycle Technician (Bicycle Tech)Bike MechanicBicycle FitterBicycle Repair TechnicianBicycle Repairman
More job titles for this occupation (4)
Bicycle AssemblerBike AssemblerBike Assembler Tech (Bicycle Assembler Technician)Bike Technician

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.