Bicycle Repairers Salary
In Reno, NV, bicycle repairers earn $35,290 at the median, or about $16.96 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.01), that's roughly $34,937 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,870/month, about 73.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $35K get you in Reno?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Reno’s Regional Price Parity (101.01). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Reno
Pay for bicycle repairers in Reno runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $43K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,870/month, which is 73.8% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 101.01) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for bicycle repairerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for bicycle repairers in metros near Reno, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $35K | $35K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $45K | $39K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $48K | $42K |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $48K | $45K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Reno, NV
Entry-level bicycle repairers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.
Bicycle Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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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Frequently asked questions
Can a bicycle repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Reno?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $35K, rent takes 73.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,870/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $800/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for bicycle repairers in Reno?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new bicycle repairers typically earn — is $28K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,700/month. At HUD’s $1,870/month FMR, rent would take 110% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is bicycle repairer a high-paying job in Reno?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $35K here vs. $43K nationally.
How does Reno compare to the national average for bicycle repairers?
Reno pays $35K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.01), the purchasing-power equivalent is $35K — below the national median.
How much do bicycle repairers make in Reno, NV?
The median is $35,290 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,330, and experienced bicycle repairers can clear $45,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $35K enough to live in Reno?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,533/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,870/month, which eats 73.8% 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 Reno?
Reno has a Regional Price Parity of 101.01 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bicycle repairers salary is worth about $34,937 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.