Average wage of a bike mechanic?

[Scrapyard]

Hey all. Got a bit of an off topic question. Out of curiousity, what does a bike tech make anually in Aussie? Dealership and private shop. Still kicking around the idea of a vist. Just in case I feel like extending my visit, might be good info to have ;)

[dazz]

somewhere from $16.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience and location

[Scrapyard]

Right on. That's pretty consistant with what I make here. Cool. Thanks Dazz

[sfoc711uk]

Ive emailed bike shops in oz who i am gonna see when i get there about a job,and they say 40.000 to 80.000 australian dollars a year depending on experience.

[Scrapyard]

Well, I work for a dealership currently. One of the better ones in my town. I don't say that cause of bias, but from experience. And the eldest tech makes upwords of 75,000 USD. Granted, he's been doing it for 38 years. But there is another tech that is in his 30's that also clears over 50k. I've just completed my first month with this company and I already see the potential. Thats promising though. Deffinatly something to consider.

taxes are a lot steeper here scrapyard, plus everythng is more expensive.

[chopiesel]

you would be doing very well to find a mechanic here making over 50 thou usd a year that doesnt own the buisness. in canberra at least.