Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary by State
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
The national median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $61,770 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,610 in West Virginia to $80,080 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,530
- 25th percentile
- $50,540
- Median
- $61,770
- 75th percentile
- $75,470
- Top 10%
- $88,740
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 289,960 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $80,080 | +30% | $54,330 | $100,540 | 690 |
| 2 | Washington | $77,900 | +26% | $54,720 | $102,800 | 7,410 |
| 3 | Alaska | $75,580 | +22% | $52,000 | $98,610 | 860 |
| 4 | Maryland | $74,790 | +21% | $50,010 | $97,800 | 3,030 |
| 5 | California | $73,950 | +20% | $47,180 | $96,730 | 20,940 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $73,270 | +19% | $49,400 | $99,460 | 4,870 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $72,340 | +17% | $49,140 | $94,150 | 8,160 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $71,390 | +16% | $52,730 | $99,590 | 1,040 |
| 9 | Colorado | $70,480 | +14% | $47,450 | $96,450 | 4,600 |
| 10 | New York | $70,100 | +13% | $48,360 | $90,090 | 13,230 |
| 11 | Nevada | $68,410 | +11% | $48,770 | $97,720 | 1,990 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $67,300 | +9% | $45,260 | $97,220 | 2,860 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $67,270 | +9% | $51,020 | $85,420 | 350 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $66,840 | +8% | $49,810 | $90,520 | 7,300 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $66,110 | +7% | $46,790 | $91,520 | 1,790 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $65,200 | +6% | $49,930 | $93,040 | 110 |
| 17 | Utah | $64,350 | +4% | $46,970 | $83,140 | 2,690 |
| 18 | Illinois | $64,340 | +4% | $44,760 | $97,670 | 11,320 |
| 19 | Oregon | $63,970 | +4% | $47,690 | $90,700 | 3,770 |
| 20 | Delaware | $63,590 | +3% | $49,250 | $82,650 | 670 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $62,450 | +1% | $45,250 | $82,210 | 6,750 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $61,740 | 0% | $45,910 | $80,440 | 12,630 |
| 23 | Arizona | $61,680 | 0% | $45,460 | $84,350 | 5,140 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $61,580 | 0% | $45,140 | $80,400 | 1,100 |
| 25 | Michigan | $61,420 | −1% | $45,240 | $81,010 | 9,020 |
| 26 | Georgia | $61,370 | −1% | $45,890 | $85,260 | 10,910 |
| 27 | Virginia | $61,090 | −1% | $45,250 | $79,150 | 8,070 |
| 28 | Maine | $60,850 | −1% | $45,760 | $79,450 | 1,380 |
| 29 | Indiana | $60,610 | −2% | $44,160 | $79,730 | 8,840 |
| 30 | Florida | $60,490 | −2% | $44,300 | $79,210 | 14,900 |
| 31 | Ohio | $60,470 | −2% | $44,860 | $78,120 | 14,240 |
| 32 | Montana | $59,990 | −3% | $44,880 | $77,700 | 1,230 |
| 33 | Iowa | $59,680 | −3% | $43,710 | $80,080 | 4,140 |
| 34 | Kansas | $59,460 | −4% | $43,610 | $81,000 | 3,300 |
| 35 | Vermont | $59,390 | −4% | $46,380 | $84,060 | 550 |
| 36 | Missouri | $59,360 | −4% | $41,170 | $82,480 | 6,780 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $59,330 | −4% | $41,440 | $76,670 | 3,360 |
| 38 | Idaho | $59,230 | −4% | $45,960 | $77,800 | 1,930 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $59,190 | −4% | $40,450 | $80,580 | 5,720 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $59,140 | −4% | $44,010 | $79,400 | 2,720 |
| 41 | Texas | $58,810 | −5% | $40,930 | $81,660 | 29,870 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $58,680 | −5% | $38,900 | $79,160 | 3,270 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $58,120 | −6% | $45,500 | $78,810 | 1,340 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $57,490 | −7% | $39,890 | $76,240 | 11,070 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $55,910 | −9% | $37,860 | $83,260 | 1,740 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $55,480 | −10% | $38,250 | $80,500 | 3,890 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $55,340 | −10% | $37,250 | $76,130 | 3,970 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $54,360 | −12% | $37,390 | $82,020 | 3,140 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $52,330 | −15% | $38,620 | $69,260 | 4,090 |
| 50 | Alabama | $50,470 | −18% | $37,470 | $75,660 | 6,130 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $46,610 | −25% | $35,350 | $78,460 | 1,040 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary questions
Which state pays bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $80,080 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $61,770). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $46,610 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 29,870, with a median of $58,810.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.