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Bicycle Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Bicycle Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-3091 |
| title | Bicycle Repairers |
| onet code | 49-3091.00 |
| description | Repair and service bicycles. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 12,590 |
| a mean | 41,550 |
| a median | 40,360 |
| a pct10 | 30,640 |
| a pct25 | 35,880 |
| a pct75 | 47,560 |
| a pct90 | 52,130 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a bicycle repairers typically centers on install and adjust brakes and brake pads. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Critical Thinking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.48 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working bicycle repairers, the most common entry qualification is a Less than a High School Diploma (50.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $50,910 and lowest in Alabama at $28,550 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (New York, Washington, Wyoming, California, Vermont) average $48,566. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $50,910 | $47,970 | $39,170 | $50,910 | 560 |
| Washington | $48,990 | $49,670 | $37,250 | $58,540 | 550 |
| Wyoming | $47,840 | $50,540 | $46,100 | $58,240 | 60 |
| California | $47,610 | $47,500 | $37,450 | $57,690 | 2,240 |
| Vermont | $47,480 | $46,480 | $31,910 | $52,950 | 90 |
| New Jersey | $47,090 | $47,810 | $34,400 | $61,110 | 350 |
| Idaho | $45,760 | $43,280 | $31,540 | $51,170 | 180 |
| Maine | $45,470 | $43,230 | $33,430 | $48,490 | 140 |
| Maryland | $45,280 | $43,160 | $34,710 | $50,890 | 160 |
| Utah | $43,760 | $42,390 | $34,770 | $47,840 | 430 |
| Rhode Island | $43,460 | $40,450 | $34,810 | $45,430 | 100 |
| Illinois | $43,170 | $41,430 | $30,050 | $48,000 | 370 |
| Colorado | $42,790 | $44,240 | $36,400 | $56,150 | 440 |
| Oregon | $41,660 | $41,650 | $35,670 | $48,500 | 380 |
| West Virginia | $41,360 | $38,730 | $34,240 | $43,970 | 50 |
| Missouri | $40,340 | $40,060 | $37,340 | $44,290 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $40,330 | $38,320 | $25,260 | $48,110 | 350 |
| Florida | $39,010 | $40,820 | $31,770 | $49,130 | 720 |
| Arizona | $38,340 | $38,090 | $31,650 | $47,380 | 500 |
| North Carolina | $38,250 | $40,480 | $31,770 | $46,920 | — |
| Virginia | $38,190 | $40,450 | $33,040 | $48,930 | 270 |
| Connecticut | $37,840 | $39,190 | $37,300 | $39,930 | — |
| Massachusetts | $37,440 | $40,720 | $35,300 | $49,960 | 440 |
| Michigan | $37,270 | $36,710 | $29,210 | $45,330 | 430 |
| New Hampshire | $37,220 | $38,420 | $34,640 | $43,680 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $37,170 | $35,920 | $27,140 | $44,720 | 510 |
| Nevada | $37,110 | $38,340 | $30,810 | $44,680 | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $37,070 | $36,960 | $32,920 | $40,840 | — |
| Ohio | $37,060 | $34,650 | $23,140 | $38,220 | 40 |
| Texas | $36,730 | $36,850 | $23,960 | $47,650 | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,600 | $35,890 | $24,610 | $48,600 | 570 |
| Delaware | $35,300 | $38,360 | $33,010 | $46,920 | 40 |
| Indiana | $35,010 | $33,690 | $21,460 | $44,470 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $34,670 | $34,520 | $33,210 | $37,180 | — |
| Iowa | $34,600 | $34,900 | $28,730 | $45,920 | 310 |
| Montana | $33,780 | $33,750 | $29,430 | $37,770 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $33,700 | $38,440 | $32,900 | $46,280 | 140 |
| Alaska | $33,660 | $39,880 | $31,840 | $50,530 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $30,870 | $36,890 | $30,050 | $47,550 | 60 |
| Georgia | $29,120 | $29,580 | $25,780 | $33,190 | 110 |
| South Dakota | $29,090 | $30,890 | $26,070 | $36,420 | 110 |
| Alabama | $28,550 | $32,620 | $26,220 | $48,140 | 50 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for bicycle repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bicycle Assembler or Bicycle Fitter frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Bicycle Repairers compares to others in the 49 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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