Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $64,910 +7% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $50,090
90th percentile $95,140
Employed locally 680
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,090
    25th
    $55,980
    50th (median)
    $64,910
    75th
    $79,570
    90th
    $95,140

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,290
    Maryland $71,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $68,420

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,700
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,730
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,000
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $112,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Worcester, MA is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.88 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester 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 Worcester, MA is 7% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,090 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,980.