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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $59,310 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $81,900
Employed locally 230
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $50,980
    50th (median)
    $59,310
    75th
    $72,050
    90th
    $81,900

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,170
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,490
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$89,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Utica, NY is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.83 or more per hour.

    Is Utica 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 Utica, NY is 2.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,980.