Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $82,500 +36% vs national
Median hourly $39.66
10th percentile $62,590
90th percentile $97,850
Employed locally 150
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,590
    25th
    $71,050
    50th (median)
    $82,500
    75th
    $86,320
    90th
    $97,850

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    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
    Hawaii $79,010

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Hawaii $79,010
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,100
    Washington $76,940

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$75,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$110,140
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,050
    Riggers$75,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Bremerton, WA is $39.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton 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 Bremerton, WA is 36% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,590 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,050.