Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $72,340 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,160
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140; the top 10% earn over $94,150. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in New Jersey
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in New Jersey?
The median is $72,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140 and the top 10% earn over $94,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.