Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Arizona

In Arizona, the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $29.65 an hour ($61,680 a year). About 5,140 people work in this job there.

$29.65Median hourly pay
$51,080–$74,310Middle half of workers, yearly
5,140People in this job in Arizona

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($61,770). Arizona ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Arizona

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.86$45,460
25% of workers$24.56$51,080
Half of workers (median)$29.65$61,680
75% of workers$35.73$74,310
90% of workers$40.56$84,350

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Arizona metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler$63,3303,550
Tucson$60,370580
Flagstaff$60,290100
Yuma$57,950150
Prescott Valley-Prescott$56,740200
Lake Havasu City-Kingman$56,200200
Sierra Vista-Douglas$55,18060

Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,980
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,300
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46,580
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53,630
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,300
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,510
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$49,250

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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