Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $58,720 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $73,280
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $63,530
    90th
    $73,280

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,320
    Cleveland, OH $61,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,340
    Akron, OH $59,700
    Ohio $59,670

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,210
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Sandusky, OH is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky 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 Sandusky, OH is 3.2% below 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.