Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$78,790
- Hawaii$76,730
- Alaska$74,580
- Massachusetts$73,640
- Maryland$73,300
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$52,690
- Alabama$54,120
- Arkansas$54,250
- Oklahoma$55,650
- Mississippi$56,670
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $78,790 | $77,900 | $38 | +22.5% | 7,410 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $76,730 | $80,080 | $37 | +19.3% | 690 |
| 3 | Alaska | $74,580 | $75,580 | $36 | +16% | 860 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $73,640 | $73,270 | $35 | +14.5% | 4,870 |
| 5 | Maryland | $73,300 | $74,790 | $35 | +14% | 3,030 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $72,860 | $71,390 | $35 | +13.3% | 1,040 |
| 7 | California | $72,690 | $73,950 | $35 | +13% | 20,940 |
| 8 | Nevada | $71,370 | $68,410 | $34 | +11% | 1,990 |
| 9 | Colorado | $71,010 | $70,480 | $34 | +10.4% | 4,600 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $70,860 | $72,340 | $34 | +10.2% | 8,160 |
| 11 | New York | $70,740 | $70,100 | $34 | +10% | 13,230 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $70,200 | $67,300 | $34 | +9.1% | 2,860 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $69,880 | $65,200 | $34 | +8.6% | 110 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $69,320 | $66,840 | $33 | +7.8% | 7,300 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $69,320 | $67,270 | $33 | +7.8% | 350 |
| 16 | Illinois | $69,220 | $64,340 | $33 | +7.6% | 11,320 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $68,600 | $66,110 | $33 | +6.7% | 1,790 |
| 18 | Oregon | $67,270 | $63,970 | $32 | +4.6% | 3,770 |
| 19 | Delaware | $65,730 | $63,590 | $32 | +2.2% | 670 |
| 20 | Utah | $64,930 | $64,350 | $31 | +0.9% | 2,690 |
| 21 | Georgia | $64,230 | $61,370 | $31 | -0.1% | 10,910 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $64,150 | $62,450 | $31 | -0.3% | 6,750 |
| 23 | Vermont | $63,890 | $59,390 | $31 | -0.7% | 550 |
| 24 | Arizona | $63,820 | $61,680 | $31 | -0.8% | 5,140 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $63,740 | $61,580 | $31 | -0.9% | 1,100 |
| 26 | Florida | $62,750 | $60,490 | $30 | -2.4% | 14,900 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $61,740 | $30 | -2.5% | 12,630 |
| 28 | Maine | $62,230 | $60,850 | $30 | -3.2% | 1,380 |
| 29 | Michigan | $62,140 | $61,420 | $30 | -3.4% | 9,020 |
| 30 | Virginia | $61,590 | $61,090 | $30 | -4.2% | 8,070 |
| 31 | Kansas | $61,260 | $59,460 | $29 | -4.8% | 3,300 |
| 32 | Indiana | $61,200 | $60,610 | $29 | -4.9% | 8,840 |
| 33 | Ohio | $61,190 | $60,470 | $29 | -4.9% | 14,240 |
| 34 | Montana | $60,940 | $59,990 | $29 | -5.3% | 1,230 |
| 35 | Iowa | $60,900 | $59,680 | $29 | -5.3% | 4,140 |
| 36 | Missouri | $60,750 | $59,360 | $29 | -5.6% | 6,780 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $60,590 | $59,190 | $29 | -5.8% | 5,720 |
| 38 | Texas | $60,530 | $58,810 | $29 | -5.9% | 29,870 |
| 39 | Idaho | $60,110 | $59,230 | $29 | -6.5% | 1,930 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $59,790 | $59,140 | $29 | -7% | 2,720 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $59,650 | $55,910 | $29 | -7.3% | 1,740 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $59,480 | $58,120 | $29 | -7.5% | 1,340 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $59,050 | $59,330 | $28 | -8.2% | 3,360 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $58,930 | $58,680 | $28 | -8.4% | 3,270 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $57,910 | $57,490 | $28 | -10% | 11,070 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $57,370 | $55,480 | $28 | -10.8% | 3,890 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $56,670 | $54,360 | $27 | -11.9% | 3,140 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $55,650 | $55,340 | $27 | -13.5% | 3,970 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $54,250 | $52,330 | $26 | -15.7% | 4,090 |
| 50 | Alabama | $54,120 | $50,470 | $26 | -15.9% | 6,130 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $52,690 | $46,610 | $25 | -18.1% | 1,040 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 518 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $88,980 | $85,960 | 720 |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $85,040 | $78,380 | 540 |
| 3 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,330 | $84,730 | 3,740 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,100 | $81,180 | 1,730 |
| 5 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,450 | $80,200 | 160 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $79,030 | $77,740 | 150 |
| 7 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $78,960 | $78,130 | 260 |
| 8 | Paducah, KY-IL | $78,900 | $76,290 | 190 |
| 9 | Bellingham, WA | $78,330 | $76,440 | 220 |
| 10 | Napa, CA | $78,070 | $79,120 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $105,370 | $102,690 | 60 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $105,370 | $102,690 | 60 |
| 3 | Natural Gas Distribution | $103,610 | $101,720 | 460 |
| 4 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $102,280 | $97,850 | 780 |
| 5 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $100,660 | $93,560 | 320 |
| 6 | Air Transportation | $99,420 | $97,580 | 780 |
| 7 | Utilities | $99,210 | $95,840 | 3,030 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $99,210 | $95,840 | 3,030 |
| 9 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $98,940 | $95,590 | 2,510 |
| 10 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $95,150 | $91,580 | 4,260 |
| 11 | Couriers and Messengers | $94,860 | $89,710 | 4,500 |
| 12 | Inland Water Transportation | $93,680 | $84,910 | 340 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in the U.S.?
The median bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salary in the United States is $61,770 per year (mean $64,320), and about 80% earn between $44,530 and $88,740.
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $64,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists at $78,790 per year (median $77,900).
What is the job outlook for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Employment is projected to change +2.4% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 26,500 openings per year.