Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,650 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $90,190
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $48,970
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $77,640
    90th
    $90,190

    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 Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,620
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,210
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$82,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.98 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California 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 Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 1.7% 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,970.