Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $62,330 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.97
10th percentile $45,170
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 680
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,170
    25th
    $51,610
    50th (median)
    $62,330
    75th
    $73,360
    90th
    $80,340

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 85% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,310
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,140
    Kingston, NY $63,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,600

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,550
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Syracuse, NY is $29.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.45 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse 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 Syracuse, NY is 2.8% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,170 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,610.