Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $70,340 +16% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $86,920
Employed locally 1,770
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $70,340
    75th
    $81,970
    90th
    $86,920

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    Lexington Park, MD $64,460
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,080
    Salisbury, MD $58,070

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,710
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,710
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Baltimore, MD is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.00 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD is 16% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.