Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $48,290 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $33,050
90th percentile $65,440
Employed locally 40
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,050
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $65,440

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,090
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,030
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,840
    Tucson, AZ $57,320
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $55,640

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,990
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,660
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,940
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $97,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 20.4% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,050 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.