Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,820 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.49
10th percentile $55,440
90th percentile $97,070
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,440
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $73,820
    75th
    $80,130
    90th
    $97,070

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,000
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $79,900
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $89,420
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $68,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Alaska is $35.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Alaska is 21.7% above the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Alaska?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,440 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.