Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $58,250 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.01
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $73,210
Employed locally 230
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $58,250
    75th
    $61,880
    90th
    $73,210

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,170
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,920
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59,010
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$102,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Bangor, ME is $28.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor 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 Bangor, ME is 3.9% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.