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Bus and Truck Mechanics in California
Is California a good place for you to work as a Bus or Truck Mechanic?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Bus and Truck Mechanics in California is growing faster than average.
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Bus and Truck Mechanics in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Bus or Truck Mechanic Career?
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician
How Many Bus and Truck Mechanics Work in California?
In 2018, there were 21,320 Bus and Truck Mechanics working in the state.
There were 20,220 Bus and Truck Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,680 Bus and Truck Mechanics working in it, which means California has more Bus and Truck Mechanics than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 13.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.3%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 2,460 annual job openings, and 26,100 total jobs in 2026 for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 28,200 annual jobs and 304,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Bus and Truck Mechanics Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics ranged from $33,840 to $82,850 with $54,830 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.27 to $39.83. The median hourly rate was $26.36.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $25.81 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.55.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Bus and Truck Mechanics.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5,800 | $59,690 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 3,740 | $50,570 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 3,020 | $61,680 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 1,500 | $54,240 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 1,120 | $54,730 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 990 | $52,600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 810 | $73,810 |
| Fresno, CA | 650 | $46,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 620 | $42,560 |
| Modesto, CA | 420 | $51,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 240 | $52,610 |
| Salinas, CA | 220 | $57,040 |
| Merced, CA | 190 | $39,700 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 190 | $44,970 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 180 | $68,480 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 160 | $55,490 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 160 | $47,400 |
| Chico, CA | 140 | $48,790 |
| El Centro, CA | 140 | $35,860 |
| Redding, CA | 130 | $48,270 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 60 | $50,470 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 50 | $57,020 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 50 | $57,830 |
| Napa, CA | 40 | $69,410 |
| Madera, CA | 40 | $43,800 |
Top States for Bus and Truck Mechanics Employment
View the list below to see where most Bus and Truck Mechanics work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 27,960 | $46,810 |
| California | 21,320 | $54,830 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,260 | $45,070 |
| Florida | 12,880 | $45,160 |
| New York | 12,840 | $53,850 |
| Illinois | 10,120 | $52,190 |
| Ohio | 9,540 | $46,340 |
| Michigan | 9,360 | $45,090 |
| North Carolina | 8,830 | $44,150 |
| New Jersey | 8,590 | $56,840 |
| Indiana | 8,230 | $44,060 |
| Georgia | 7,510 | $45,080 |
| Minnesota | 7,020 | $51,020 |
| Virginia | 6,450 | $47,110 |
| Tennessee | 6,410 | $43,210 |
| Washington | 6,120 | $55,290 |
| Wisconsin | 5,990 | $47,550 |
| Missouri | 5,850 | $44,650 |
| Alabama | 5,080 | $42,140 |
| Massachusetts | 4,650 | $57,860 |
Below are the states where Bus and Truck Mechanics get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $68,270 |
| District of Columbia | $65,550 |
| Hawaii | $58,440 |
| Connecticut | $57,930 |
| Massachusetts | $57,860 |
| Nevada | $57,310 |
| New Jersey | $56,840 |
| Washington | $55,290 |
| California | $54,830 |
| New York | $53,850 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge under License
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