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

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

Median annual salary $49,760 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $64,210
Employed locally 120
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $49,760
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $64,210

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,060
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$40,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75,730
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$72,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Oklahoma is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.73 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 17.9% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.