Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $67,440 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $51,350
90th percentile $92,630
Employed locally 200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,350
    25th
    $58,440
    50th (median)
    $67,440
    75th
    $78,530
    90th
    $92,630

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 33% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,290
    Manhattan, KS $53,820

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,830
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $59,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,300
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,390
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,030
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Manchester, NH is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester 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 Manchester, NH is 11.2% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,350 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,440.