Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kentucky
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kentucky earn a median of $55,480 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,890
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,250; the top 10% earn over $80,500. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$93,400 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,560 median in Kentucky
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Kentucky
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Kentucky?
The median is $55,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,250 and the top 10% earn over $80,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.