Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $53,030 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $72,510
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $72,510

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,800
    Savannah, GA $77,870
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,090
    Warner Robins, GA $62,310
    Logan, UT-ID $62,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,790

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $55,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,460
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $65,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Dalton, GA is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.39 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton 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 Dalton, GA is 12.5% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.