Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Washington only, where the average is $72,880 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists average at $69,880 and the median at $65,200 for 110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,320.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$72,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$72,880	$72,580	$61,280	$56,810	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in other states

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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