Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $62,200 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $46,580
90th percentile $82,930
Employed locally 40
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,580
    25th
    $55,590
    50th (median)
    $62,200
    75th
    $77,730
    90th
    $82,930

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Anchorage, AK $73,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,000
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,690

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,160
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,670
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $74,110
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,090
    Tire Repairers and Changers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Corvallis, OR is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.18 or more per hour.

    Is Corvallis 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 Corvallis, OR is 2.6% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,580 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,590.