Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $61,820 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.72
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $81,150
Employed locally 770
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $61,820
    75th
    $71,920
    90th
    $81,150

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 3% 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
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $66,720
    Reading, PA $66,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $64,630
    Lexington Park, MD $64,460

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,790
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,060
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Scranton, PA is $29.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.04 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton 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 Scranton, PA is 1.9% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.