Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $66,750 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.09
10th percentile $50,360
90th percentile $83,320
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,360
    25th
    $60,320
    50th (median)
    $66,750
    75th
    $78,870
    90th
    $83,320

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,000
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,690
    New Haven, CT $70,240
    Connecticut $70,160
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    District of Columbia $65,570

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84,620
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,150
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Norwich, CT is $32.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.85 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich 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 Norwich, CT is 10.1% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,360 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,320.