Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,570 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.72
10th percentile $40,390
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,390
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $55,570
    75th
    $65,450
    90th
    $74,420

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,440
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60,490
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in High Desert Utah is $26.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.77 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah 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 High Desert Utah is 8.4% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,390 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.