Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $54,360 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,140
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,390; the top 10% earn over $82,020. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Mississippi
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,880 median in Mississippi
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$43,800 median in Mississippi
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$50,040 median in Mississippi
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$37,900 median in Mississippi
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$102,400 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Mississippi
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Mississippi?
The median is $54,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,390 and the top 10% earn over $82,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.