Originally Posted by DieselDan

Bike Shop mechanics, in the USA, are just a bit above the level of a fast food worker and grocery bagger. Most are paid minimum wage (US$5.15/hour) and recieve(sp) no benifits (sp). However, gain enough experence(sp) to become a technician, and aquire(sp) some sales and managment(sp) skills, you can earn about US$8.00/hour and up, plus a comission(sp) on sales, if you work for a good boss. (Based on knowledge of wages in South Carolina)