Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $28.98 an hour ($60,280 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.

$28.98Median hourly pay
$49,610–$70,140Middle half of workers, yearly
2,070People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($61,740).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.73$45,190
25% of workers$23.85$49,610
Half of workers (median)$28.98$60,280
75% of workers$33.72$70,140
90% of workers$38.13$79,300

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Reading$68,640710
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$64,5504,490
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$64,110880
Harrisburg-Carlisle$64,0101,120
Lancaster$63,510820
York-Hanover$62,700500
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$62,580760
Gettysburg$60,63050
Lebanon$60,570170
Pittsburgh (this page)$60,2802,070
Chambersburg$59,220190
State College$58,760120
Williamsport$58,170120
Erie$57,720180
Altoona$57,650220
Johnstown$54,540160

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,900
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,350
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51,380

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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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.