The average salary for a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist in the United States is $59,920, but the range typically falls between $47,730 and $70,470. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.81, with a range between $22.95 and $33.88.
There are approximately 285,030 people employed as a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists.The state with the best pay for a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist is New York, with an average annual salary of $69,710, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $49,440.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $39,020 | $18.76 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,730 | $22.95 |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,470 | $33.88 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,430 | $39.63 |
The salary of a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists are New York, California, Washington, Hawaii, Massachusetts while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,930 | $51,760 | $71,110 |
| Alaska | $46,560 | $69,760 | $95,940 |
| Arizona | $40,490 | $57,470 | $75,070 |
| Arkansas | $35,490 | $50,800 | $65,520 |
| California | $46,240 | $69,850 | $90,670 |
| Colorado | $44,510 | $65,250 | $84,140 |
| Connecticut | $46,570 | $67,100 | $88,650 |
| Delaware | $46,050 | $60,480 | $80,180 |
| Florida | $37,720 | $56,900 | $77,430 |
| Georgia | $37,790 | $58,200 | $80,580 |
| Hawaii | $42,380 | $70,010 | $95,100 |
| Idaho | $39,880 | $56,350 | $74,850 |
| Illinois | $43,630 | $64,670 | $90,230 |
| Indiana | $39,340 | $58,230 | $79,260 |
| Iowa | $37,250 | $55,810 | $78,240 |
| Kansas | $38,710 | $56,420 | $74,950 |
| Kentucky | $35,530 | $51,530 | $72,160 |
| Louisiana | $34,410 | $55,290 | $80,350 |
| Maine | $39,780 | $54,350 | $67,400 |
| Maryland | $46,590 | $64,800 | $82,050 |
| Massachusetts | $49,240 | $68,030 | $87,330 |
| Michigan | $39,970 | $57,090 | $75,620 |
| Minnesota | $44,610 | $63,110 | $84,690 |
| Mississippi | $30,600 | $49,070 | $68,360 |
| Missouri | $37,170 | $56,560 | $78,710 |
| Montana | $22,940 | $54,530 | $75,080 |
| Nebraska | $36,820 | $53,270 | $70,800 |
| Nevada | $39,690 | $62,030 | $81,320 |
| New Hampshire | $46,450 | $62,160 | $78,680 |
| New Jersey | $48,330 | $65,540 | $83,120 |
| New Mexico | $30,590 | $53,480 | $77,600 |
| New York | $46,250 | $69,710 | $89,140 |
| North Carolina | $37,430 | $54,240 | $73,560 |
| North Dakota | $39,410 | $62,470 | $78,790 |
| Ohio | $37,790 | $55,450 | $73,960 |
| Oklahoma | $34,750 | $52,770 | $73,170 |
| Oregon | $41,520 | $60,920 | $83,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,130 | $56,210 | $76,790 |
| Rhode Island | $47,070 | $60,970 | $76,810 |
| South Carolina | $35,640 | $52,060 | $71,960 |
| South Dakota | $45,570 | $59,570 | $77,530 |
| Tennessee | $39,670 | $56,630 | $75,760 |
| Texas | $36,920 | $57,020 | $79,220 |
| Utah | $43,190 | $59,270 | $77,580 |
| Vermont | $45,540 | $60,360 | $88,600 |
| Virginia | $38,480 | $56,520 | $76,010 |
| Washington | $49,110 | $69,620 | $94,770 |
| West Virginia | $30,620 | $49,440 | $74,200 |
| Wisconsin | $43,960 | $59,650 | $80,360 |
| Wyoming | $38,580 | $57,840 | $81,570 |
Even between cities, the salary of a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $83,370.The city with the lowest average salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $41,610.
Areas with highest average salaries for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
The number of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists has increased by 32,020. On average, the number of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists has been increasing by 3.2% each year. The salary of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists has increased by $7,830. On average, the salary of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists has been increasing by 3.8% each year.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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