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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $61,340 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $46,080
90th percentile $77,470
Employed locally 750
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,080
    25th
    $49,530
    50th (median)
    $61,340
    75th
    $69,390
    90th
    $77,470

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Cleveland, OH $61,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,680
    Akron, OH $59,700
    Ohio $59,670
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $59,610

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,920
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,360
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,320
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Dayton, OH is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton 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 Dayton, OH is 1.2% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,080 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,530.