Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $52,330 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $66,200
Employed locally 390
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $45,860
    50th (median)
    $52,330
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $66,200

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Savannah, GA $77,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    Vallejo, CA $67,250
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,100

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Roanoke, VA is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.39 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA is 13.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,860.