Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $69,320 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $84,880
Employed locally 250
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $58,100
    50th (median)
    $69,320
    75th
    $78,470
    90th
    $84,880

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Hawaii $79,010
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,100

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $67,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $94,610
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,110
    Tire Repairers and Changers $42,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kennewick, WA is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.13 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick 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 Kennewick, WA is 14.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,100.