The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Salinas, CA is $67,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,830.
Pay spans roughly $40,090 at the 10th percentile to $93,060 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.62 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $67,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,830 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.62 |
| 10th percentile | $40,090 |
| 90th percentile | $93,060 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.