Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Washington
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Washington earn a median of $77,900 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,900
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,410
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,720; the top 10% earn over $102,800. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Washington
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- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$131,620 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Washington
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Washington?
The median is $77,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,720 and the top 10% earn over $102,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+26% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.