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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $63,990 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.77
10th percentile $48,270
90th percentile $82,880
Employed locally 280
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,270
    25th
    $56,820
    50th (median)
    $63,990
    75th
    $75,680
    90th
    $82,880

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 6% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,430
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Yakima, WA is $30.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.04 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima 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 Yakima, WA is 5.5% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,270 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,820.