Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $63,090 +4% vs national
Median hourly $30.33
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $83,180
Employed locally 1,040
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $55,330
    50th (median)
    $63,090
    75th
    $79,280
    90th
    $83,180

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Reno, NV $72,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,150
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970
    Carson City, NV $58,200
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $51,600

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,790
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,980
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $99,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Las Vegas, NV is $30.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas 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 Vegas, NV is 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,330.