Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Arkansas earn a median of $52,330 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,090
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,620; the top 10% earn over $69,260. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$65,420 median in Arkansas
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60,530 median in Arkansas
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$45,860 median in Arkansas
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$37,610 median in Arkansas
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$97,760 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,760 median in Arkansas
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Arkansas
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Arkansas?
The median is $52,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,620 and the top 10% earn over $69,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.