How to become a bicycle repairer

Repair and service bicycles.

Steps to get there

Most employers expect usually requires a high school diploma or ged, though some occupations may not..Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.

What bicycle repairers do

• Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
• Order bicycle parts.
• Sell bicycles and accessories.
• Align wheels.
• Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
• Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.

Skills that matter most

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Monitoring
• Active Learning
• Learning Strategies

Is bicycle repairer a good career?

On the numbers, this job is close to the average across occupations. Median pay is 16% below the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

• Arizona $53,970
• New Jersey $49,260
• Wyoming $49,030
• Washington $48,220
• New York $47,750

Bicycle Repairers salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.