Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $29.70 an hour ($61,770 a year). About 289,960 people work in this job there.

$29.70Median hourly pay
$50,540–$75,470Middle half of workers, yearly
289,960People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.41$44,530
25% of workers$24.30$50,540
Half of workers (median)$29.70$61,770
75% of workers$36.29$75,470
90% of workers$42.66$88,740

Best-paying states for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Hawaii$80,080690
Washington$77,9007,410
Alaska$75,580860
Maryland$74,7903,030
California$73,95020,940
Massachusetts$73,2704,870
New Jersey$72,3408,160
New Hampshire$71,3901,040
Colorado$70,4804,600
New York$70,10013,230

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,620
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,510
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,870
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,550
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,880
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$53,710
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,550
Rail Car Repairers$67,530

Other job titles for this job

Motor MechanicPower Generation Equipment RepairerBiodiesel Engine SpecialistBoat Diesel Motor MechanicBoat Engine InstallerBoat Engine MechanicBus Engine MechanicBus Garage MechanicBus MechanicBus Motor MechanicBus OverhaulerBus Transmission Mechanic

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.