Bus & Truck Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and all types of diesel engines.
SOC Code: 49-3031 | Category: Mechanical & Maintenance
National Median Salary
$60,640
$29.15/hr
Total Employment
287,230
10-Year Growth
+8.5%
Top-Paying State
Hawaii ($79,010)
+8.5% projected growth
Much faster than average (national avg: +4%, +4.5pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$41,670 (entry)$60,640 (median)$85,980 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.3%
$13,130 total
Best States for Bus & Truck Mechanics
See full rankings →State Rankings
| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HawaiiHI | $79,010 |
| 2 | WashingtonWA | $76,940 |
| 3 | AlaskaAK | $73,180 |
| 4 | MarylandMD | $71,620 |
| 5 | CaliforniaCA | $70,650 |
| 6 | ConnecticutCT | $70,160 |
| 7 | New JerseyNJ | $68,620 |
| 8 | MassachusettsMA | $67,590 |
| 9 | New YorkNY | $66,840 |
| 10 | ColoradoCO | $66,330 |
About Bus & Truck Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and all types of diesel engines.
Bus & Truck Mechanics Salary by State
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