Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $57,190 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $42,290
90th percentile $76,040
Employed locally 670
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,290
    25th
    $47,340
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $76,040

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,690
    Fairbanks-College, AK $69,360
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,400
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,680
    Jackson, MI $60,310
    Jacksonville, FL $59,970

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,500
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,660
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,530
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $75,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Wichita, KS is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.72 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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 Wichita, KS is 5.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,290 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,340.