Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $57,880 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $73,200
Employed locally 660
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $57,880
    75th
    $64,920
    90th
    $73,200

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 30% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $61,820
    Wisconsin $60,190
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,890
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,490

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Charleston, SC is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.14 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, SC is 4.6% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.