Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,680 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.90
10th percentile $58,250
90th percentile $85,100
Employed locally 70
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,250
    25th
    $64,210
    50th (median)
    $74,680
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $85,100

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72,560
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$126,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Massachusetts is $35.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 23.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,250 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,210.