Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Allentown
$64,110
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ. Middle half of wages roughly $57,050 to $74,850.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +3.8%
- US median
- $61,770
- Metro RPP
- 100
- Middle half
- $57,050 to $74,850
- OEWS employment
- 880
- SOC
- 49-3031
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Allentown pay a median $64,110 (May 2025), 3.8% above the US median of $61,770. At local prices (RPP 100), that median buys about what $64,110 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$64,110 in Allentown buys about what $64,110 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 100, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 105.5 vs all-items 100 (US = 100, 2024).
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $64,110 | $57,050 to $74,850 | 100 |
| Atlanta | $62,270 | $57,260 to $75,780 | 100.1 |
| San Francisco | $82,100 | $62,610 to $98,060 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $57,730 | $47,550 to $65,120 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Allentown?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ is $64,110.
- How does Allentown pay compare to the US median for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?
- Local median pay is 3.8% above the national OEWS median of $61,770.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Allentown is 100 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $64,110 has about the same purchasing power as $64,110 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.