Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $61,890 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.76
10th percentile $49,060
90th percentile $79,070
Employed locally 670
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,060
    25th
    $58,930
    50th (median)
    $61,890
    75th
    $72,950
    90th
    $79,070

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 70% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 30% 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
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,170
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,330
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,560
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $62,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Portland, ME is $29.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.97 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 2.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,060 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,930.