Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $64,150 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.84
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $82,150
Employed locally 920
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $47,890
    50th (median)
    $64,150
    75th
    $75,810
    90th
    $82,150

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 5% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Modesto, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,390
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,670
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $30.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.29 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA is 5.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,890.