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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $80,820 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 1,780
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $61,480
    50th (median)
    $80,820
    75th
    $96,060
    90th
    $108,130

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 60% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 40% 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
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Hawaii $79,010

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Francisco, CA is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.74 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 33.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,480.