Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $62,050 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $78,930
Employed locally 280
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $62,050
    75th
    $72,990
    90th
    $78,930

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Anchorage, AK $73,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,000
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $72,690

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66,240
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,250
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$65,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Salem, OR is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.44 or more per hour.

    Is Salem 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 Salem, OR is 2.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.