Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $59,620 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $66,050
    90th
    $74,690

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 20% 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 Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,310
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Glens Falls, NY is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.80 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls 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 Glens Falls, 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.