Bicycle Repairers Salary
In Boulder, CO, bicycle repairers earn $49,470 at the median, or about $23.78 an hour. The range runs from $41K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Where the paycheck goes
What $49K actually covers in Boulder, month by month
About bicycle repairers
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for bicycle repairers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $48K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $40K | $40K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level bicycle repairers (10th percentile) start around $41K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Bicycle Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Bicycle Repairers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $54K | +26% | 610 |
| New Jersey | $49K | +15% | 240 |
| Wyoming | $49K | +15% | 60 |
| Washington | $48K | +13% | 430 |
| New York | $48K | +12% | 970 |
| Colorado | $48K | +11% | 730 |
| District of Columbia | $47K | +10% | N/A |
| Maine | $46K | +8% | 70 |
| Connecticut | $46K | +7% | 330 |
| Oregon | $46K | +7% | 570 |
| California | $45K | +5% | 1,710 |
| Maryland | $45K | +4% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $44K | +2% | 240 |
| Utah | $43K | +1% | 230 |
| Alaska | $42K | -1% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $42K | -2% | 40 |
| Florida | $42K | -3% | 510 |
| Massachusetts | $42K | -3% | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $40K | -7% | 320 |
| Michigan | $39K | -9% | 580 |
| Missouri | $38K | -11% | 180 |
| Montana | $38K | -11% | 70 |
| Texas | $38K | -12% | 390 |
| Illinois | $38K | -12% | 660 |
| Idaho | $38K | -12% | 260 |
| North Carolina | $37K | -15% | 210 |
| Virginia | $36K | -15% | 190 |
| Rhode Island | $36K | -15% | 100 |
| Delaware | $36K | -17% | 30 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -17% | N/A |
| Kansas | $35K | -17% | N/A |
| Nevada | $35K | -18% | 280 |
| Minnesota | $35K | -18% | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $35K | -19% | 60 |
| Tennessee | $35K | -19% | N/A |
| North Dakota | $34K | -19% | 100 |
| Iowa | $34K | -20% | 230 |
| Ohio | $34K | -21% | 140 |
| Indiana | $33K | -23% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $32K | -26% | 80 |
| Georgia | $31K | -28% | 170 |
Showing 1–10 of 41 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a bicycle repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 52.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,722/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for bicycle repairers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new bicycle repairers typically earn — is $41K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,750/month.
Is bicycle repairer a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $49K here vs. $43K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for bicycle repairers?
Boulder pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s +16%.
How much do bicycle repairers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $49,470 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,760, and experienced bicycle repairers can clear $56,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,301/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,722/month, which eats 52.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a bicycle repairers salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bicycle repairers salary is worth about $49,470 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do bicycle repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
