Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $77,100 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $57,310
90th percentile $89,240
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,310
    25th
    $63,810
    50th (median)
    $77,100
    75th
    $82,960
    90th
    $89,240

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Hawaii $79,010
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Washington $76,940

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$58,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,700
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,760
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,480
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Olympia, WA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.66 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia 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 Olympia, WA is 27.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,310 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,810.