Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,830 +2% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $79,510
Employed locally 1,950
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $51,550
    50th (median)
    $61,830
    75th
    $70,780
    90th
    $79,510

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,320
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,340
    Akron, OH $59,700
    Ohio $59,670
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $59,610

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,210
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,680
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Cleveland, OH is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH is 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,550.