Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Hawaii / Kauai

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,770 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $97,430
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $52,950
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $80,450
    90th
    $97,430

    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

    Related occupations in Hawaii / Kauai

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,480
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $81,580
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,540
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $84,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Hawaii / Kauai?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hawaii / Kauai is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.71 or more per hour.

    Is Hawaii / Kauai 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 Hawaii / Kauai is 10.1% 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 Hawaii / Kauai?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Hawaii / Kauai. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,950.