Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin

In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $29.21 an hour ($60,760 a year). About 1,780 people work in this job there.

$29.21Median hourly pay
$52,150–$75,120Middle half of workers, yearly
1,780People in this job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 3% higher than the Tennessee median ($59,190).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.97$45,710
25% of workers$25.07$52,150
Half of workers (median)$29.21$60,760
75% of workers$36.11$75,120
90% of workers$39.57$82,300

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Memphis$61,3601,240
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page)$60,7601,780
Morristown$60,700130
Knoxville$58,010910
Kingsport-Bristol$57,630290
Chattanooga$57,450480
Clarksville$56,940120
Jackson$55,690210
Johnson City$53,29060
Cleveland$49,05090

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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

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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