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Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Kentucky

The median pay for a motorcycle mechanics in Kentucky is $47,430/year ($22.81/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Kentucky. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$47K
Median annual
$22.81/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$63K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Kentucky?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,188/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,110/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$52,566/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,078/mo

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U.S. employed: 250
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Kentucky

Bar chart showing Motorcycle Mechanics salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $30,340, 25th percentile $35,120, median $47,430, 75th percentile $59,480, 90th percentile $62,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$35KMedian$47K75th$59K90th$63K
Bar chart showing Motorcycle Mechanics salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $30,340, 25th percentile $35,120, median $47,430, 75th percentile $59,480, 90th percentile $62,540. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level motorcycle mechanics (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.

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Motorcycle Mechanics salary by metro in Kentucky

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Lexington-Fayette$49K+2%40
Louisville/Jefferson County$47K-1%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do motorcycle mechanics make in Kentucky?

The median is $47,430 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,340, and experienced motorcycle mechanics can clear $62,540. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Kentucky?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,188/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 34.8% 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 motorcycle mechanics salary go in Kentucky?

Kentucky 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 $52,566 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.

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