Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $59,820 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $44,380
90th percentile $77,660
Employed locally 380
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,380
    25th
    $52,070
    50th (median)
    $59,820
    75th
    $71,740
    90th
    $77,660

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Anchorage, AK $73,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,000
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,690

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,850
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Eugene, OR is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.08 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene 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 Eugene, OR is 1.4% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,380 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,070.