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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $71,010 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.14
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $96,610
Employed locally 100
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $60,650
    50th (median)
    $71,010
    75th
    $78,670
    90th
    $96,610

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 1% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,700
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,020
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $73,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Redding, CA is $34.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

    Is Redding 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 Redding, CA is 17.1% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,650.