Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $51,600 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.81
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $67,510
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $51,600
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $67,510

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $63,450
    Beckley, WV $57,550
    Wheeling, WV-OH $56,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $56,530
    Charleston, WV $53,510

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,310
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$38,510
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Weirton, WV-OH is $24.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.39 or more per hour.

    Is Weirton 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 Weirton, WV-OH is 14.9% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.