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

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

Median annual salary $73,790 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.48
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $95,610
Employed locally 420
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $61,230
    50th (median)
    $73,790
    75th
    $89,390
    90th
    $95,610

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,660
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Modesto, CA is $35.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.11 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 21.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,230.