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

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

Median annual salary $58,490 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $41,650
90th percentile $73,730
Employed locally 150
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,650
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $58,490
    75th
    $66,340
    90th
    $73,730

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,846 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,320
    Cleveland, OH $61,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $61,680
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,340
    Akron, OH $59,700
    Ohio $59,670

    Related occupations in Springfield, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,030
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,200
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,300
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,790

    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, OH is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 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, OH is 3.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,650 per year in Springfield, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.