Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $60,090 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $81,550
Employed locally 3,870
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $60,090
    75th
    $71,430
    90th
    $81,550

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,030
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,840
    Tucson, AZ $57,320
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $55,640
    Yuma, AZ $49,450

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Phoenix, AZ is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ is 0.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.