Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $49,450 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $67,480
Employed locally 150
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $43,480
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $59,320
    90th
    $67,480

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $60,090
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,030
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $59,840
    Tucson, AZ $57,320
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $55,640

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,720
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,220
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Yuma, AZ is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma 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 Yuma, AZ is 18.5% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,480.