Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $65,520 +8% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $84,150
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

Compare Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Springfield, MA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
in
Springfield, MA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $54,970
    50th (median)
    $65,520
    75th
    $75,920
    90th
    $84,150

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,290
    Maryland $71,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $68,420

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,360
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,280
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,450
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Springfield, MA is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.35 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MA is 8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,970.