Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $63,870 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.71
10th percentile $52,610
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 40
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,610
    25th
    $55,020
    50th (median)
    $63,870
    75th
    $75,020
    90th
    $79,420

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 12% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Hawaii $79,010
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,100

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $86,400
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Walla Walla, WA is $30.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla, WA is 5.3% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,610 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,020.