Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $63,310 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $46,950
90th percentile $78,450
Employed locally 600
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,950
    25th
    $52,520
    50th (median)
    $63,310
    75th
    $74,780
    90th
    $78,450

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Kingston, NY $63,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,600
    Syracuse, NY $62,330

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $53,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $84,020
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kiryas Joel, NY is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.15 or more per hour.

    Is Kiryas Joel 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 Kiryas Joel, NY is 4.4% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,950 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,520.