Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,540 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.22
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $70,650
Employed locally 560
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $54,540
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $70,650

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,300
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $70,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,470
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Eastern Ohio is $26.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.61 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Eastern Ohio is 10.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.