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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $69,000 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.17
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $104,900
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $69,000
    75th
    $82,880
    90th
    $104,900

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 13% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $84,370
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,040
    Tire Repairers and Changers $38,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Wenatchee, WA is $33.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.96 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee, WA is 13.8% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.