Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $59,320 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.52
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $81,700
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $59,320
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $81,700

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,490
    Modesto, CA $73,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790

    Related occupations in Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,260
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,520
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,430
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,800
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $95,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Yuba City, CA is $28.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.09 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City 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 Yuba City, CA is 2.2% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.