Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $71,690 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $91,500
Employed locally 340
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $71,690
    75th
    $79,710
    90th
    $91,500

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,450
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,940
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,820
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,970
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Oxnard, CA is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.71 or more per hour.

    Is Oxnard 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 Oxnard, CA is 18.2% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.