Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $59,170 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $39,620
90th percentile $75,720
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,620
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $65,430
    90th
    $75,720

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,320
    Cleveland, OH $61,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,340
    Akron, OH $59,700
    Ohio $59,670

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,260
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,970
    Millwrights $80,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lima, OH is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lima 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 Lima, OH is 2.4% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,620 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.