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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $73,790 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.48
10th percentile $49,090
90th percentile $97,410
Employed locally 260
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,090
    25th
    $62,320
    50th (median)
    $73,790
    75th
    $80,070
    90th
    $97,410

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 28% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$71,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86,200
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$71,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Santa Rosa, CA is $35.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.93 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA is 21.7% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,090 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,320.