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Bicycle Mechanic
Also called: Bike Mechanic · Bicycle Technician · E-Bike Technician · Bike Shop Mechanic
What bicycle mechanics do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does a bicycle mechanic do?
Bicycle repairers repair and service bicycles, including e-bikes. The median pay is $42,780 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about A few months on the job, and employment is projected to grow -5.7% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$42,780$20.57/hour · May 2025
- Job growth-5.7%2025–35, a projected decline
- Openings per year1,200Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainA few months on the jobTypical program length
- U.S. jobs12,200Employment, 2025
What bicycle mechanics do
Bicycle mechanics keep riders rolling. They assemble new bikes, tune gears and brakes, true wheels, replace drivetrains, service suspension and diagnose e-bike motors and batteries. They work in bike shops, rental fleets and bike share programs.
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical. BLS projects a decline, though e-bikes are adding new repair work.
Typical duties
- Assemble new bikes
- Tune gears and brakes
- True wheels
- Replace parts
- Service suspension
- Diagnose e-bikes
- Advise customers
Work environment and schedule
Mechanics work in bike shops, warehouses and bike share depots.
Schedule: Full or part time, with weekends and busy summers.
A day in the life
- Open the service desk.
- Assemble a new bike.
- Fix a flat while the customer waits.
- True a wheel.
See a full day in the life of a bicycle mechanic →
Bicycle Mechanic salary
Half of bicycle mechanics earned more than $42,780 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $31,220 for the lowest 10% to $55,000 for the top 10%.
Full bicycle mechanic pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become a bicycle mechanic
- Learn on your own bikes
- Get hired at a shop
- Learn repairs
- Take mechanic school
- Advance
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a bicycle mechanic →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Drivetrain repair
- Brake adjustment
- Wheel truing
- Suspension service
- E-bike diagnostics
People skills
- Customer service
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Friendliness
All bicycle mechanic skills and tools →
Pros and cons
Pros
- Work with bikes
- Short training
- Active work
- Friendly community
Cons
- Low pay
- Declining employment
- Seasonal swings
- Standing all day
Certifications and licenses
- Bicycle mechanic school certificate: Barnett or UBI.
- Manufacturer e-bike training: Bosch, Shimano and others.
- Suspension service training: Brand courses.
- Bike fit certification: Optional.
Career path
- Assembler: Entry.
- Mechanic: Repair.
- Lead Mechanic: Complex repairs.
- Service Manager: Run service.
Learn the job before day one
Our Bicycle Mechanic training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as adjust a rear derailleur and true a bicycle wheel, safety and how to land your first job.
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Bicycle Mechanic FAQ
Do bike mechanics need certification?
Not required, but schools help.
Is the job growing?
BLS projects decline, but e-bikes add work.
Is pay high?
Pay is modest.
How much does a bicycle mechanic make?
The median annual wage for bicycle mechanics was $42,780 ($20.57 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $31,220 and the highest 10% earned more than $55,000.
How long does it take to become a bicycle mechanic?
Most people need about A few months on the job of training. A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Do you need a degree to be a bicycle mechanic?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “high school diploma or equivalent” as the typical entry-level education, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 49-3091 (Bicycle repairers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Bicycle repairers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.