The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $71,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,590.
Pay spans roughly $46,750 at the 10th percentile to $97,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.21 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $71,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,590 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.21 |
| 10th percentile | $46,750 |
| 90th percentile | $97,200 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.