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Bicycle Repairers in California

Bicycle repairers fix and maintain bicycles, replacing worn parts, adjusting brakes and gears, and addressing mechanical issues. They work in bike shops, sporting goods stores, or independently, using hand tools and specialized equipment to keep bicycles functioning safely and smoothly. In California the median pay is $45,120 a year, 5% above the national median of $42,780.

$45,120median pay in California, per year
$41,630–$49,300middle half earn
1,710employed in California
$42,780U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).

Skills that matter most

RepairingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingTroubleshootingService OrientationTime ManagementReading ComprehensionSpeaking

Knowledge areas

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingPublic Safety and SecurityProduction and ProcessingEngineering and Technology

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bicycle Repairers.

Licenses and training in California

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O*NET-SOC 49-3091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.