Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $72,290 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.76
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $94,290
Employed locally 2,790
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $60,140
    50th (median)
    $72,290
    75th
    $84,050
    90th
    $94,290

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Maryland $71,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $68,420
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $68,110

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $77,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,170
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $59,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Boston, MA-NH is $34.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

    Is Boston 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 Boston, MA-NH is 19.2% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,140.