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

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

Median annual salary $63,540 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $79,940
Employed locally 260
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $70,920
    90th
    $79,940

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 9% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,060
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,020
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $48,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Visalia, CA is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia 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 Visalia, CA is 4.8% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.