Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Missouri
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Missouri earn a median of $59,360 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,780
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,170; the top 10% earn over $82,480. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71,470 median in Missouri
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,390 median in Missouri
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$43,580 median in Missouri
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$65,230 median in Missouri
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55,120 median in Missouri
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$101,900 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Missouri
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Missouri?
The median is $59,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,170 and the top 10% earn over $82,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.