Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City (OK), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $27.53 an hour ($57,270 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.

$27.53Median hourly pay
$47,840–$64,580Middle half of workers, yearly
1,510People in this job in Oklahoma City (OK)

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 3% higher than the Oklahoma median ($55,340).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Oklahoma City (OK)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.66$38,810
25% of workers$23.00$47,840
Half of workers (median)$27.53$57,270
75% of workers$31.05$64,580
90% of workers$36.94$76,830

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 (this page)$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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JobMedian yearly pay
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,130
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,360

Other job titles for this job

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