Average Salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
SOC 49-3031 · Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the United States is $60,640 ($29.15/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $41,670 at the 10th percentile to $85,980 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 287,230 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 39% since 2014.
Median Annual
$60,640
Mean Annual
$62,480
10th Pct
$41,670
75th Pct
$73,690
Employment
287,230
Salary Distribution
$42k
10th
$49k
25th
$61k
Median
$74k
75th
$86k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $83,980 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $82,500 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,450 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,850 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,820 |
| Napa, CA | $79,580 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $78,800 |
| Savannah, GA | $77,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,720 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $77,270 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $77,100 |
| Boulder, CO | $75,950 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,490 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,920 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $73,790 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $79,010 |
| Washington | $76,940 |
| Alaska | $73,180 |
| Maryland | $71,620 |
| California | $70,650 |
| Connecticut | $70,160 |
| New Jersey | $68,620 |
| Massachusetts | $67,590 |
| New York | $66,840 |
| Colorado | $66,330 |
| New Hampshire | $65,580 |
| District of Columbia | $65,570 |
| Nevada | $65,180 |
| Rhode Island | $64,690 |
| Minnesota | $64,340 |
| North Dakota | $63,430 |
| Utah | $62,970 |
| Illinois | $62,750 |
| Oregon | $62,670 |
| Delaware | $61,660 |
| South Dakota | $61,190 |
| Indiana | $61,050 |
| Vermont | $60,700 |
| Florida | $60,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,350 |
| Georgia | $60,260 |
| Wisconsin | $60,190 |
| Missouri | $60,150 |
| Wyoming | $59,970 |
| Maine | $59,850 |
| Ohio | $59,670 |
| Michigan | $59,270 |
| Arizona | $59,270 |
| Tennessee | $59,120 |
| Iowa | $58,800 |
| Idaho | $58,660 |
| Kansas | $58,650 |
| Virginia | $58,530 |
| Nebraska | $58,050 |
| Texas | $57,870 |
| Montana | $57,060 |
| Louisiana | $54,750 |
| North Carolina | $53,190 |
| Kentucky | $53,030 |
| South Carolina | $52,430 |
| New Mexico | $51,720 |
| Arkansas | $51,300 |
| Oklahoma | $50,950 |
| Mississippi | $50,480 |
| West Virginia | $49,230 |
| Alabama | $49,060 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,750 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | $116,580 |
| Air Transportation | $116,170 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $106,460 |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $101,720 |
| Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation | $100,270 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $98,220 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $98,220 |
| Utilities | $96,860 |
| Utilities | $96,860 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $96,570 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $93,030 |
| Hydroelectric Power Generation | $92,820 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $92,810 |
| Water Transportation | $92,770 |
| Inland Water Transportation | $87,630 |
| Engineering Services | $82,950 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | $82,840 |
| Metal Ore Mining | $82,230 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $81,850 |
| Telecommunications | $79,410 |
| Information | $78,620 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | $78,480 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | $77,220 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $76,790 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $73,400 |
| Food Manufacturing | $73,270 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | $73,250 |
| Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $72,970 |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $72,840 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | $72,840 |
| Primary Metal Manufacturing | $72,070 |
| Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $71,390 |
| Coal Mining | $69,490 |
| Paper Manufacturing | $69,040 |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $68,120 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | $68,110 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | $67,890 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $67,710 |
| Pipeline Transportation | $67,580 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,190 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $67,190 |
| Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $66,910 |
| Chemical Manufacturing | $66,910 |
| Construction of Buildings | $66,560 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $66,510 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | $66,340 |
| Beverage Manufacturing | $65,720 |
| Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $65,720 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | $65,690 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $65,680 |
| Urban Transit Systems | $65,660 |
| Facilities Support Services | $64,630 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $64,570 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $64,520 |
| Spectator Sports | $64,520 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $64,520 |
| Waste Treatment and Disposal | $64,430 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | $64,410 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $64,390 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $64,290 |
| Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $64,250 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $64,210 |
| Residential Building Construction | $64,200 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $64,030 |
| Warehousing and Storage | $64,030 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | $64,000 |
| Taxi and Limousine Service | $63,990 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $63,950 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $63,910 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | $63,850 |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | $63,820 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $63,790 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $63,690 |
| Utility System Construction | $63,680 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | $63,640 |
| Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $63,540 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,510 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $63,510 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $63,500 |
| Manufacturing | $63,230 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $63,160 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $63,040 |
| Construction | $62,940 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $62,920 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $62,830 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $62,730 |
| Rail Transportation | $62,400 |
| Rail Transportation | $62,400 |
| Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | $62,370 |
| Wholesale Trade | $62,370 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $62,340 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $62,120 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $62,080 |
| Drycleaning and Laundry Services | $62,010 |
| Sawmills and Wood Preservation | $62,000 |
| Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | $61,920 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $61,890 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $61,890 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | $61,880 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $61,860 |
| Automobile Dealers | $61,840 |
| Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services | $61,700 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,660 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,660 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $61,660 |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | $61,620 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $61,620 |
| Masonry Contractors | $61,620 |
| Business Support Services | $61,560 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $61,420 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | $61,420 |
| Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | $61,400 |
| Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors | $61,360 |
| Waste Management and Remediation Services | $61,340 |
| Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $61,230 |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | $61,190 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $61,060 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $61,000 |
| Hospitals | $61,000 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $60,970 |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $60,970 |
| Roofing Contractors | $60,930 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | $60,910 |
| Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | $60,720 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $60,660 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $60,660 |
| Waste Collection | $60,520 |
| Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | $60,520 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | $60,500 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | $60,470 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $60,420 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | $60,370 |
| Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $60,360 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $60,350 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $60,320 |
| Support Activities for Mining | $60,320 |
| School and Employee Bus Transportation | $60,300 |
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | $60,290 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $60,160 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $60,110 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $60,110 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $60,080 |
| Wood Product Manufacturing | $59,970 |
| Accommodation | $59,840 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $59,840 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | $59,630 |
| Building Material and Supplies Dealers | $59,620 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | $59,620 |
| Fuel Dealers | $59,610 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $59,440 |
| Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $59,420 |
| Charter Bus Industry | $59,300 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $59,200 |
| Social Assistance | $59,140 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $59,130 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $58,930 |
| Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $58,930 |
| Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | $58,860 |
| Landscaping Services | $58,760 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $58,600 |
| Rental and Leasing Services | $58,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | $58,590 |
| Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $58,340 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $58,260 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | $58,140 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | $58,120 |
| Real Estate | $58,070 |
| Ambulance Services | $58,060 |
| Other Wood Product Manufacturing | $57,930 |
| Support Activities for Transportation | $57,830 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | $57,800 |
| Other Building Equipment Contractors | $57,580 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $57,560 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Dealers | $57,520 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | $57,370 |
| Truck Transportation | $57,360 |
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | $57,210 |
| Retail Trade | $57,100 |
| Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers | $57,090 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | $57,000 |
| Support Activities for Rail Transportation | $56,940 |
| Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | $56,750 |
| Personal and Laundry Services | $56,600 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | $56,530 |
| Educational Services | $56,450 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | $56,200 |
| Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $56,150 |
| Machinery Manufacturing | $56,020 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $55,990 |
| Gasoline Stations | $55,720 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $55,280 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | $55,070 |
| Freight Transportation Arrangement | $55,020 |
| Junior Colleges | $54,740 |
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $53,920 |
| Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $53,890 |
| Office Administrative Services | $53,820 |
| Support Activities for Road Transportation | $53,590 |
| Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $52,610 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $52,070 |
| Educational Services | $51,850 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers | $51,500 |
| Exterminating and Pest Control Services | $51,460 |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $51,070 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers | $51,040 |
| Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only) | $51,040 |
| Local Messengers and Local Delivery | $50,890 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | $50,190 |
| Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $49,770 |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | $49,590 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $49,140 |
| Logging | $49,140 |
| Forestry and Logging | $49,140 |
| Other Support Services | $49,070 |
| Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $48,130 |
| Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry | $48,070 |
| Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers | $46,410 |
| Employment Services | $46,300 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | $45,920 |
| Temporary Help Services | $45,760 |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers | $44,920 |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers (4594 and 4595 only) | $44,520 |
| Other Support Activities for Transportation | $44,250 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,640 |
| 2023 | $58,970 |
| 2022 | $54,360 |
| 2021 | $48,690 |
| 2020 | $50,200 |
| 2019 | $48,500 |
| 2018 | $47,350 |
| 2017 | $46,360 |
| 2016 | $45,170 |
| 2015 | $44,520 |
| 2014 | $43,630 |