Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $67,860 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.63
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $81,980
Employed locally 250
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $52,970
    50th (median)
    $67,860
    75th
    $73,620
    90th
    $81,980

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,200
    Vineland, NJ $63,270
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $63,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,080

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,660
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43,880
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Atlantic City, NJ is $32.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.49 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City, NJ is 11.9% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,970.