Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $57,550 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.67
10th percentile $34,840
90th percentile $72,280
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,840
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $57,550
    75th
    $60,580
    90th
    $72,280

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 10% above 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,450
    Wheeling, WV-OH $56,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $56,530
    Charleston, WV $53,510
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,600

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,970
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$47,860
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,710
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$89,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Beckley, WV is $27.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.87 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley 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 Beckley, WV is 5.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,840 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.