Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Connecticut
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Connecticut earn a median of $67,300 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,300
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,860
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,260; the top 10% earn over $97,220. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Connecticut
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$96,830 median in Connecticut
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,480 median in Connecticut
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56,680 median in Connecticut
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$97,460 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69,950 median in Connecticut
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Connecticut
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Connecticut?
The median is $67,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,260 and the top 10% earn over $97,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.