Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $66,820 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $108,630
Employed locally 120
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $66,820
    75th
    $82,250
    90th
    $108,630

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 118% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Modesto, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,240
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,550
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in El Centro, CA is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.95 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro 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 El Centro, CA is 10.2% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.