Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $26.61 an hour ($55,340 a year). About 3,970 people work in this job there.

$26.61Median hourly pay
$46,310–$62,580Middle half of workers, yearly
3,970People in this job in Oklahoma

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($61,770). Oklahoma ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.91$37,250
25% of workers$22.27$46,310
Half of workers (median)$26.61$55,340
75% of workers$30.09$62,580
90% of workers$36.60$76,130

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Tulsa$57,730980
Oklahoma City$57,2701,510
Enid$49,03080
Lawton$48,31070

Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$38,880
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,810
Tire Repairers and Changers$34,890

Other job titles for this job

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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.