Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,250 +1% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $39,810
90th percentile $80,510
Employed locally 160
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,810
    25th
    $50,590
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $71,900
    90th
    $80,510

    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,110
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,480
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in North Coast Region of California is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.27 or more per hour.

    Is North Coast Region of California 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 North Coast Region of California is 1% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,810 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,590.