Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $46,080 -24% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 130
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $52,980
    90th
    $60,850

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Anchorage, AK $73,060
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,770

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,650
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$73,240
    Tire Repairers and Changers$30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Jacksonville, NC is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.82 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, NC is 24% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.