SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists reaches $82,330 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Seattle, WA the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists reaches $82,330 a year. That is 33.3% more than the national median of $61,770. Pay ranges from under $61,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $115,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $71,810 to $97,190.
Employment stands at 3,740, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $80,450. Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 304th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,410 | −0.6% |
| 25th | $71,810 | +16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $82,330 | +33.3% |
| 75th | $97,190 | +57.3% |
| 90th | $115,550 | +87.1% |
| Mean | $84,730 | +37.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $80,450 | 160 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $78,960 | 260 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $78,330 | 220 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $77,460 | 170 | |
| 5 | Longview | $74,750 | 120 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $69,750 | 250 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $68,690 | 100 | |
| 8 | Walla Walla | $67,310 | 50 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $64,860 | 780 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $63,990 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $82,330 buys what $76,944 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 24.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,944US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,330 a year, 33.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,410 to $115,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $80,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $82,330, or $39.58 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 Seattle, WA is 33.3% 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $115,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,410 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 Bremerton, at $80,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,740 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, WA. 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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