The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $67,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,200.
Pay spans roughly $48,450 at the 10th percentile to $96,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $32.39 per hour. An estimated 3,010 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $67,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $32.39 |
| 10th percentile | $48,450 |
| 90th percentile | $96,070 |
| Employment | 3,010 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.