Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $61,770 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $41,660
90th percentile $81,290
Employed locally 170
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,660
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $72,880
    90th
    $81,290

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,590
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Merced, CA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.21 or more per hour.

    Is Merced 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 Merced, CA is 1.9% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,660 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.