The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $73,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,140.
Pay spans roughly $47,360 at the 10th percentile to $92,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.19 per hour. An estimated 1,550 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $73,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.19 |
| 10th percentile | $47,360 |
| 90th percentile | $92,700 |
| Employment | 1,550 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.