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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $67,250 +10.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.33
10th percentile $48,710
90th percentile $94,140
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,710
    25th
    $56,880
    50th (median)
    $67,250
    75th
    $80,160
    90th
    $94,140

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 67% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 33% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $60,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,440
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $90,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $85,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Vallejo, CA is $32.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.22 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo 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 Vallejo, CA is 10.9% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,880.