Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Cleveland

In Cleveland (OH), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $30.14 an hour ($62,690 a year). About 1,970 people work in this job there.

$30.14Median hourly pay
$55,110–$73,710Middle half of workers, yearly
1,970People in this job in Cleveland (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 4% higher than the Ohio median ($60,470).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Cleveland (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.72$47,250
25% of workers$26.50$55,110
Half of workers (median)$30.14$62,690
75% of workers$35.44$73,710
90% of workers$39.08$81,290

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$62,730810
Cleveland (this page)$62,6901,970
Lima$62,450210
Cincinnati$62,4002,300
Columbus$62,1902,690
Akron$61,010790
Toledo$60,680770
Springfield$60,040170
Sandusky$59,95080
Canton-Massillon$59,310470
Youngstown-Warren$58,190420
Mansfield$57,650100

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Related jobs in Cleveland (OH)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,260
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,120
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,750

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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