Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Salt Lake City-Murray

In Salt Lake City-Murray (UT), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $31.35 an hour ($65,200 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.

$31.35Median hourly pay
$59,470–$76,530Middle half of workers, yearly
1,500People in this job in Salt Lake City-Murray (UT)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is about the same as the Utah median ($64,350).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Salt Lake City-Murray (UT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.33$48,530
25% of workers$28.59$59,470
Half of workers (median)$31.35$65,200
75% of workers$36.79$76,530
90% of workers$40.74$84,740

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Salt Lake City-Murray (this page)$65,2001,500
Provo-Orem-Lehi$64,350240
Logan$63,60050
Ogden$59,550410
St. George$59,49090

Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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$65,200
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$73,210

Other job titles for this job

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