Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $62,710 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $45,920
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $70,420
    90th
    $79,030

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 9% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,380
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $80,620
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hanford, CA is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford 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 Hanford, CA is 3.4% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,920.