The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $68,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,020.
Pay spans roughly $46,210 at the 10th percentile to $92,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.75 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $68,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.75 |
| 10th percentile | $46,210 |
| 90th percentile | $92,090 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.