Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $73,060 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.13
10th percentile $52,320
90th percentile $98,970
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,320
    25th
    $60,100
    50th (median)
    $73,060
    75th
    $80,330
    90th
    $98,970

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 24% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,690
    Fairbanks-College, AK $69,360
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $65,270
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $64,170
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $64,150

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $97,360
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $85,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,970
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $98,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $35.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.83 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage 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 Anchorage, AK is 20.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,320 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,100.