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

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

Median annual salary $62,320 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $78,790
Employed locally 2,530
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $62,320
    75th
    $71,840
    90th
    $78,790

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,830
    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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,450
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,990
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Columbus, OH is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus 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 Columbus, OH is 2.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.