Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $74,490 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $47,770
90th percentile $92,910
Employed locally 6,030
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,770
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $74,490
    75th
    $82,500
    90th
    $92,910

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,290
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92,100
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,420
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$82,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Los Angeles, CA is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.04 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA is 22.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,770 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.