Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $63,140 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $46,200
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 850
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,200
    25th
    $54,380
    50th (median)
    $63,140
    75th
    $75,250
    90th
    $82,070

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,310
    Kingston, NY $63,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,600
    Syracuse, NY $62,330

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,310
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$87,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Albany, NY is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.26 or more per hour.

    Is Albany 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 Albany, NY is 4.1% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,380.