Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kahului, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Median annual salary $72,730 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.97
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $111,600
Employed locally 70
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $61,330
    50th (median)
    $72,730
    75th
    $101,590
    90th
    $111,600

    Kahului economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Washington $76,940
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    New Hampshire $65,580

    Related occupations in Kahului, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $61,570
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,600
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $90,670
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $68,210
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $72,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kahului, HI is $34.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kahului 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 Kahului, HI is 19.9% 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 Kahului?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Kahului, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,330.