SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Hawaii
Hawaii · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hawaii is $80,080 per year, well above the national median of $61,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hawaii is $80,080 per year, well above the national median of $61,770. The gap of 29.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,850 and $85,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,330 and the ninetieth at $100,540.
The area has 690 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Hawaii ranks number 1st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Urban Honolulu records the highest median at $85,040. Of the 537 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 173rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | −12.0% |
| 25th | $62,850 | +1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $80,080 | +29.6% |
| 75th | $85,040 | +37.7% |
| 90th | $100,540 | +62.8% |
| Mean | $76,730 | +24.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $85,040 | 540 | |
| 2 | Kahului | $72,630 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $80,080 buys what $72,800 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,800US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,080 a year, 29.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,330 to $100,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Urban Honolulu, at $85,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hawaii?
The median annual wage is $80,080, or $38.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in Hawaii is 29.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii earns more than $100,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,330 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Urban Honolulu, at $85,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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