Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $56,090 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.97
10th percentile $38,230
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 960
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,230
    25th
    $47,090
    50th (median)
    $56,090
    75th
    $65,720
    90th
    $80,970

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $66,100
    Kokomo, IN $56,240
    Oklahoma City, OK $53,870
    Roanoke, VA $52,330
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $51,910
    Oklahoma $50,950

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,710
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52,820
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$63,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Tulsa, OK is $26.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK is 7.5% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,230 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,090.