Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $62,600 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.10
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 60
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $62,600
    75th
    $64,760
    90th
    $74,220

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Syracuse, NY $62,330

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,020
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$89,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ithaca, NY is $30.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca 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 Ithaca, NY is 3.2% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.