Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $58,980 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $45,360
90th percentile $87,520
Employed locally 60
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,360
    25th
    $52,820
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $68,460
    90th
    $87,520

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,690
    Fairbanks-College, AK $69,360
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,680
    Jackson, MI $60,310
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,780
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54,930
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,440
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery$59,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.28 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence 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 Lawrence, KS is 2.7% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,360 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,820.