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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $66,720 +10% vs national
Median hourly $32.08
10th percentile $45,890
90th percentile $89,110
Employed locally 150
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,890
    25th
    $58,240
    50th (median)
    $66,720
    75th
    $81,940
    90th
    $89,110

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 29% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $32.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 10% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,890 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,240.