Bicycle Repairers
SOC code 49-3091 · O*NET-SOC 49-3091.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Bicycle Repairers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$42,780
a year
Hourly
$20.57
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$42,730
$20.55 per hour
Middle 50%
$36,360 – $48,020
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$31,220 – $55,000
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
12,170
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $31,220
- $15.01/hr
- 25th percentile
- $36,360
- $17.48/hr
- Median percentile
- $42,780
- $20.57/hr
- 75th percentile
- $48,020
- $23.09/hr
- 90th percentile
- $55,000
- $26.44/hr
What does a bicycle repairer do?
Repair and service bicycles.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to become a bicycle repairer
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a bicycle repairer earn?
The national median is $42,780 a year. The full range runs from $31,220 at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a bicycle repairer without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Active Listening3.6/5
- Critical Thinking3.5/5
- Reading Comprehension3.0/5
- Speaking3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Mechanical4.7/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.5/5
- Sales and Marketing3.8/5
- Public Safety and Security3.6/5
- Production and Processing3.4/5
- Engineering and Technology3.3/5
- Administration and Management3.3/5
- Administrative3.2/5
Transferable strengths: Repairing, Troubleshooting, Service Orientation, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness, Equipment Maintenance.