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

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

Median annual salary $54,700 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $37,900
90th percentile $61,640
Employed locally 410
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,900
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $59,300
    90th
    $61,640

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,520
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $41,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,270
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Virginia is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.02 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia 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 Virginia is 9.8% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,900 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.