How much does a bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.70 an hour or $5,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.70
- Average (mean)
- $64,320
- Jobs
- 289,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| 25th | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | |
| 75th | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| 90th | $88,740 | $42.66 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Hawaii | $80,080 |
| Washington | $77,900 |
| Alaska | $75,580 |
| Maryland | $74,790 |
| California | $73,950 |
| Massachusetts | $73,270 |
| New Jersey | $72,340 |
| New Hampshire | $71,390 |
| Colorado | $70,480 |
| New York | $70,100 |
| Nevada | $68,410 |
| Connecticut | $67,300 |
| Rhode Island | $67,270 |
| Minnesota | $66,840 |
| North Dakota | $66,110 |
| District of Columbia | $65,200 |
| Utah | $64,350 |
| Illinois | $64,340 |
| Oregon | $63,970 |
| Delaware | $63,590 |
| Wisconsin | $62,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,740 |
| Arizona | $61,680 |
| Wyoming | $61,580 |
| Michigan | $61,420 |
| Georgia | $61,370 |
| Virginia | $61,090 |
| Maine | $60,850 |
| Indiana | $60,610 |
| Florida | $60,490 |
| Ohio | $60,470 |
| Montana | $59,990 |
| Iowa | $59,680 |
| Kansas | $59,460 |
| Vermont | $59,390 |
| Missouri | $59,360 |
| South Carolina | $59,330 |
| Idaho | $59,230 |
| Tennessee | $59,190 |
| Nebraska | $59,140 |
| Texas | $58,810 |
| Louisiana | $58,680 |
| South Dakota | $58,120 |
| North Carolina | $57,490 |
| New Mexico | $55,910 |
| Kentucky | $55,480 |
| Oklahoma | $55,340 |
| Mississippi | $54,360 |
| Arkansas | $52,330 |
| Alabama | $50,470 |
| West Virginia | $46,610 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $88,980 |
| Honolulu, HI | $85,040 |
| Seattle, WA | $82,330 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $80,450 |
| Boulder, CO | $79,030 |
| Olympia, WA | $78,960 |
| Paducah, KY | $78,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $78,330 |
| Napa, CA | $78,070 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $77,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,640 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $75,940 |
| New York, NY | $75,780 |
In other countries
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist belongs to the international group "Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.70 ($61,770 a year).
How much does a bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialist make a month?
About $5,148 a month before tax, based on a median of $61,770 a year.
How much does a bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,530 or less a year ($21.41 an hour); the top 10% make $88,740 or more.
Which state pays bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $80,080 a year, followed by Washington ($77,900) and Alaska ($75,580).
Which city pays bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $88,980 a year.
How many bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialists are there in the United States?
About 289,960 people work as bus and truck mechanic and diesel engine specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.