Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,270 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $65,460
Employed locally 130
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $62,140
    90th
    $65,460

    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 Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,850
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,170
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,670
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $90,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeast Virginia is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Northeast Virginia is 17.1% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.