Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,540 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $42,360
90th percentile $75,660
Employed locally 380
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,360
    25th
    $48,740
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $63,570
    90th
    $75,660

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,540
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,160
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $127,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Capital/Northern New York is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.97 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York 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 Capital/Northern New York is 3.5% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,360 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,740.