How to become bicycle repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$42,780
25th–75th pct. $36,360–$48,020
Top pay (est.)
$71,500
Top 10% $55,000
Pay in 5 years
$48,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$55,900est.
$48,100–$64,900
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
23%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−5.7%
1,200 openings / yr

How to become bicycle repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Bicycle Repairers

Key skills

Quality Control Analysis
3.1
Repairing
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Service Orientation
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Administrative
3.9
Administration and Management
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.2
Education and Training
3.2
Sales and Marketing
3.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersSelling or Influencing Others

Important abilities

VisualizationFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionManual DexterityNear VisionOral Expression

Training before entry

None / short demo
58%
1–3 months
27%
Up to 1 month
12%
3–6 months
2%

Related work experience

6–12 months
35%
1–2 years
16%
Up to 1 month
3%
2–4 years
3%
3–6 months
2%
1–3 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as bicycle repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.