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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $69,170 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.26
10th percentile $46,280
90th percentile $92,190
Employed locally 1,430
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,280
    25th
    $58,030
    50th (median)
    $69,170
    75th
    $81,220
    90th
    $92,190

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 26% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $72,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $33.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA is 14.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,030.