Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in St. George, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. George, UT

Median annual salary $59,490 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.60
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $59,490
    75th
    $66,780
    90th
    $78,480

    St. George economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,411 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 22% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Connecticut $70,160
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $64,480
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $64,170
    Utah $62,970

    Related occupations in St. George, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,700
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,250
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in St. George?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in St. George, UT is $28.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.74 or more per hour.

    Is St. George 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 St. George, UT is 1.9% 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 St. George?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in St. George, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.