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

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

Median annual salary $67,850 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.62
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $93,060
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $52,210
    50th (median)
    $67,850
    75th
    $82,900
    90th
    $93,060

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 28% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,550
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $46,760
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Salinas, CA is $32.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.08 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 11.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,210.