Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $63,820 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $94,810
Employed locally 70
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $58,080
    50th (median)
    $63,820
    75th
    $81,530
    90th
    $94,810

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Chico, CA is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.93 or more per hour.

    Is Chico 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 Chico, CA is 5.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,080.