Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $46,640 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.43
10th percentile $35,460
90th percentile $66,890
Employed locally 120
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,460
    25th
    $39,350
    50th (median)
    $46,640
    75th
    $51,240
    90th
    $66,890

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $66,770
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$68,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,670
    Tire Repairers and Changers$30,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$48,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $22.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.31 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, NM is 23.1% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,460 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,350.