The median pay for a motorcycle mechanics in Alaska is $47,600/year ($22.88/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alaska. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Motorcycle Mechanics salary percentiles in Alaska: 10th percentile $37,240, 25th percentile $37,620, median $47,600, 75th percentile $58,710, 90th percentile $109,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level motorcycle mechanics (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $72K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $47,600 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,240, and experienced motorcycle mechanics can clear $109,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Alaska?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,357/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,643/month, which eats 48.9% 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 motorcycle mechanics salary go in Alaska?▼
Alaska 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 motorcycle mechanics salary is worth about $45,633 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do motorcycle mechanics 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.
