Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $71,150 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.21
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $97,200
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $55,070
    50th (median)
    $71,150
    75th
    $86,950
    90th
    $97,200

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 35% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $66,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,290
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $80,240
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $61,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA is $34.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.76 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA is 17.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,070.