Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $53,780 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.86
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $72,400
Employed locally 180
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $42,640
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $72,400

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,290
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Arizona is $25.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.36 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona 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 Arizona is 11.3% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,640.