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

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

Median annual salary $53,820 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $39,340
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,340
    25th
    $47,110
    50th (median)
    $53,820
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $74,420

    Manhattan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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 Manhattan, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,010
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,450
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Manhattan, KS is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Manhattan 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 Manhattan, KS is 11.2% 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 Manhattan?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,340 per year in Manhattan, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,110.