Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $55,340 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $66,860
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $55,340
    75th
    $60,760
    90th
    $66,860

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $61,820
    Wisconsin $60,190
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,890
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $58,490

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,000
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,570
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Myrtle Beach, SC is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.65 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach, SC is 8.7% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.