Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $62,110 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.86
10th percentile $44,020
90th percentile $83,950
Employed locally 2,490
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,020
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $62,110
    75th
    $71,460
    90th
    $83,950

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,800
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $70,340
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $67,860

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,460
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,880
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $29.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.09 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis 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. Louis, MO-IL is 2.4% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,020 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.