Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $73,180 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.19
10th percentile $47,360
90th percentile $92,700
Employed locally 1,550
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,360
    25th
    $60,470
    50th (median)
    $73,180
    75th
    $82,320
    90th
    $92,700

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Diego, CA is $35.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.92 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 20.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,360 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,470.