Bus & Truck Mechanics Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$70,650
$33.97/hr
Salary Range
$45,540 – $94,450
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
21,730
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$62,412
real purchasing power
16.5% above the national median ($60,640)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$45,540 (entry)$70,650 (median)$94,450 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.3%
$13,130 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $82,450 | 700 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $80,820 | 1,780 |
| Napa | $79,580 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $74,490 | 6,030 |
| Modesto | $73,790 | 420 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $73,790 | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $73,180 | 1,550 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $71,690 | 340 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $71,150 | 80 |
| Redding | $71,010 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $69,170 | 1,430 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $68,110 | 170 |
| Salinas | $67,850 | 220 |
| Vallejo | $67,250 | 220 |
| El Centro | $66,820 | 120 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $66,720 | 150 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $66,090 | 650 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $64,390 | 4,170 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $64,150 | 920 |
| Chico | $63,820 | 70 |
| Visalia | $63,540 | 260 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $62,710 | 80 |
| Merced | $61,770 | 170 |
| Fresno | $60,350 | 730 |
| Yuba City | $59,320 | 90 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.