Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $52,090 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.05
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $63,930
Employed locally 580
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $44,350
    50th (median)
    $52,090
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $63,930

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Anchorage, AK $73,060
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $67,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $67,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,770

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,910
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,770
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Winston, NC is $25.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

    Is Winston 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 Winston, NC is 14.1% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,350.