Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $61,790 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.71
10th percentile $44,730
90th percentile $78,470
Employed locally 1,130
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,730
    25th
    $53,820
    50th (median)
    $61,790
    75th
    $70,890
    90th
    $78,470

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 12% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Kingston, NY $63,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,600

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,160
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $29.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo 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 Buffalo, NY is 1.9% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,730 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,820.