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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $82,450 +36% vs national
Median hourly $39.64
10th percentile $53,420
90th percentile $111,050
Employed locally 700
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,420
    25th
    $66,020
    50th (median)
    $82,450
    75th
    $93,480
    90th
    $111,050

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 52% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Hawaii $79,010

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Jose, CA is $39.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 36% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,020.