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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $56,390 -7% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $38,210
90th percentile $76,550
Employed locally 610
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,210
    25th
    $47,420
    50th (median)
    $56,390
    75th
    $62,680
    90th
    $76,550

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 15% 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 Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,770
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,620
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Columbia, SC is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.60 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia 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 Columbia, SC is 7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,210 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,420.