Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $52,220 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.11
10th percentile $39,720
90th percentile $65,880
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,720
    25th
    $46,170
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $61,060
    90th
    $65,880

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 36% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $61,820
    Wisconsin $60,190
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,890
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,490

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,830
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,680
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $53,680
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hilton Head Island, SC is $25.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.01 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island, SC is 13.9% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,720 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,170.