Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $48,530 -20% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 60
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $37,500
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $62,310
    90th
    $74,130

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,450
    Beckley, WV $57,550
    Wheeling, WV-OH $56,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $56,530
    Charleston, WV $53,510

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,280
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$91,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,080
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$46,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$39,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Parkersburg, WV is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.22 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, WV is 20% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,500.