Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,250 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.04
10th percentile $45,430
90th percentile $72,680
Employed locally 300
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,430
    25th
    $48,600
    50th (median)
    $56,250
    75th
    $61,150
    90th
    $72,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,000
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,960
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,070
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $80,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Maine is $27.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine 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 Southwest Maine is 7.2% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,430 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,600.