The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California is $70,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,350.
Pay spans roughly $45,540 at the 10th percentile to $94,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.97 per hour. An estimated 21,730 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in California.
| Median (annual) | $70,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.97 |
| 10th percentile | $45,540 |
| 90th percentile | $94,450 |
| Employment | 21,730 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.