Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $59,600 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $43,110
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

Compare Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Elmira, NY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
in
Elmira, NY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,110
    25th
    $46,660
    50th (median)
    $59,600
    75th
    $67,600
    90th
    $75,570

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Kingston, NY $63,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,600

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,550
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,460
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Elmira, NY is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira 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 Elmira, NY is 1.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,110 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,660.