Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the U.S. is $61,770 ($29.70 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $61,770
- Mean annual wage
- $64,320
- Median hourly wage
- $29.70
- Employment
- 289,960
289,960 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,530 | $21.41 |
| 25th percentile | $50,540 | $24.30 |
| Median (50th) | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| 75th percentile | $75,470 | $36.29 |
| 90th percentile | $88,740 | $42.66 |
Highest-paying states for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $80,080 | 690 |
| Washington | $77,900 | 7,410 |
| Alaska | $75,580 | 860 |
| Maryland | $74,790 | 3,030 |
| California | $73,950 | 20,940 |
| Massachusetts | $73,270 | 4,870 |
| New Jersey | $72,340 | 8,160 |
| New Hampshire | $71,390 | 1,040 |
| Colorado | $70,480 | 4,600 |
| New York | $70,100 | 13,230 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $46,610 median annual wage
- Alabama: $50,470 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $52,330 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $54,360 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $55,340 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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