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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$73,950
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.7% vs 2024
$72,690
Mean Salary
$73,950
Median Salary
$35.55
Hourly Rate
20,940 people work as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California earn a median salary of $73,950 per year ($6,162/month).
This is 17.5% above the national average of $62,929.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay.
Approximately 20,940 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.74
Transportation
3.88
Education and Training
3.54
English Language
3.51
Public Safety and Security
3.42
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(39.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California
Salaries for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California range from $47,180 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,730 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $60,110 and $84,740.
Median $73,950
P10: $47,180P25: $60,110P75: $84,740P90: $96,730
10th
$47,180
25th
$60,110
Median
$73,950
75th
$84,740
90th
$96,730
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,180
$22.68
$3,931
25th Percentile
$60,110
$28.90
$5,009
Median (50th)
$73,950
$35.55
$6,162
75th Percentile
$84,740
$40.74
$7,061
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,730
$46.50
$8,060
Note: The mean (average) salary of $72,690 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
California ranks #5 of 51 states
$62,929
National avg. for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California is $73,950 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $72,690.
What is the salary range for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California?
Salaries for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California range from $47,180 at the 10th percentile to $96,730 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $60,110 and $84,740.
What is the starting salary for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California?
Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists positions in California typically start around $47,180 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $60,110 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 20,940 people are employed as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California is approximately $35.55 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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