The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Altoona, PA is $57,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,130.
Pay spans roughly $40,800 at the 10th percentile to $71,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.56 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $57,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.56 |
| 10th percentile | $40,800 |
| 90th percentile | $71,810 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.