Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $64,170 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.85
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $93,410
Employed locally 1,550
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $59,350
    50th (median)
    $64,170
    75th
    $76,250
    90th
    $93,410

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 32% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Connecticut $70,160
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $64,480
    Utah $62,970
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $62,710

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,780
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,510
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $69,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT is 5.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,350.