Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $53,160 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.56
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $82,960
Employed locally 180
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $53,160
    75th
    $67,700
    90th
    $82,960

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,800
    Savannah, GA $77,870
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,090
    Warner Robins, GA $62,310
    Logan, UT-ID $62,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $61,790

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$65,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,950
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$51,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Macon, GA is $25.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.58 or more per hour.

    Is Macon 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 Macon, GA is 12.3% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.