Installation, maintenance and repair
Bicycle repairer
Repair and service bicycles.
Median pay
$42,780
Growth to 2035
−6%
declining
Openings a year
1,200
Time to qualify*
6 months
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Bicycle repairer
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Prior experience
- None
What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Hazardous conditions
Exposure to disease
Bicycle repairer: 25% usually work over 40 hours a week
Core tasks
- Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- Install new tires and tubes.
- Assemble new bicycles.
- Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
- Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
- Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
- Order bicycle parts.
Also called: Bicycle Fitter · Bicycle Mechanic · Bicycle Repair Technician · Bicycle Repairman · Bicycle Service Technician · Bicycle Technician (Bicycle Tech) · Bike Mechanic
Outlook and AI
Bicycle repairers held 12,200 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 11,500 by 2035 (−6%, declining; all jobs: +3.5%).
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