Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $60,190 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $78,490
Employed locally 1,320
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $60,190
    75th
    $64,930
    90th
    $78,490

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 28% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,290
    New Haven, CT $70,240
    Connecticut $70,160
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,320

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,630
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,670
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,930
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Omaha, NE-IA is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.06 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha 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 Omaha, NE-IA is 0.7% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.