Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Savannah

In Savannah (GA), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $34.99 an hour ($72,770 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.

$34.99Median hourly pay
$54,540–$85,050Middle half of workers, yearly
1,260People in this job in Savannah (GA)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 19% higher than the Georgia median ($61,370).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Savannah (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.13$46,030
25% of workers$26.22$54,540
Half of workers (median)$34.99$72,770
75% of workers$40.89$85,050
90% of workers$40.99$85,260

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Savannah (this page)$72,7701,260
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$62,2705,940
Albany$60,420130
Macon-Bibb County$59,270160
Dalton$58,820280
Gainesville$57,100250
Augusta-Richmond County$56,920310
Valdosta$54,33090
Brunswick-St. Simons$53,53090
Rome$52,16080
Athens-Clarke County$50,820100
Columbus$50,380160
Warner Robins$50,330190

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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Other job titles for this job

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