Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $35.55 an hour ($73,950 a year). About 20,940 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($61,770). California ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.68 | $47,180 |
| 25% of workers | $28.90 | $60,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.55 | $73,950 |
| 75% of workers | $40.74 | $84,740 |
| 90% of workers | $46.50 | $96,730 |
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $88,980 | 720 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $82,100 | 1,730 |
| Napa | $78,070 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $77,380 | 6,520 |
| Modesto | $76,640 | 420 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $75,670 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $75,500 | 200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $75,070 | 1,430 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $74,730 | 350 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $74,620 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $72,660 | 1,190 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $71,300 | 3,400 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $70,410 | 760 |
| El Centro | $70,360 | 140 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $70,060 | 210 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $68,410 | 240 |
| Visalia | $66,610 | 240 |
| Redding | $65,710 | 100 |
| Fresno | $65,210 | 720 |
| Salinas | $63,840 | 200 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $63,520 | 860 |
| Merced | $62,970 | 120 |
| Yuba City | $62,080 | 100 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $60,940 | 110 |
| Chico | $55,770 | 100 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,400 openings a year (BLS)
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