Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,060 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.95
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $78,370
Employed locally 350
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $46,870
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $63,110
    90th
    $78,370

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,800
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,940
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $26.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 7.6% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,870.