Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Carson City, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Carson City, NV

Median annual salary $58,200 -4% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $43,080
90th percentile $77,640
Employed locally 30
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,080
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $74,800
    90th
    $77,640

    Carson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,809 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Reno, NV $72,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,090
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,600

    Related occupations in Carson City, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,570
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,360
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,410
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,400
    Tire Repairers and Changers$38,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Carson City, NV is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Carson City 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 Carson City, NV is 4% 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 Carson City?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,080 per year in Carson City, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.