Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in California
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in California earn a median of $73,950 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,180; the top 10% earn over $96,730. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near California
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in California
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in California?
The median is $73,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,180 and the top 10% earn over $96,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.