Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $66,090 +9% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $44,880
90th percentile $82,120
Employed locally 650
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,880
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $66,090
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $82,120

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 25% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,400
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $89,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $76,260
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $71,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $65,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Stockton, CA is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton 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 Stockton, CA is 9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,880 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.