Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $58,360 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.06
10th percentile $43,430
90th percentile $72,650
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,430
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $58,360
    75th
    $64,700
    90th
    $72,650

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 36% 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
    Savannah, GA $77,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    Vallejo, CA $67,250
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,100

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,020
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $69,970
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $28.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville, VA is 3.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,430 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.