Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #46 of 51 · KY
10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,370 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $55,480
Employment 3,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,250P25 $46,560 Median $55,480P75 $63,740P90 $80,500
About 80% of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistss in Kentucky earn between $38,250 and $80,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salary in Kentucky is $57,370, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($64,320). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $78,900 | $76,290 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,310 | $62,180 | 1,480 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $57,470 | $59,350 | 390 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $53,290 | $52,040 | 130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $53,040 | $54,420 | 60 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $51,920 | $53,650 | 200 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,100 | $52,270 | 320 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $49,030 | $50,930 | 310 |
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