Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in New Mexico
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in New Mexico earn a median of $55,910 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860; the top 10% earn over $83,260. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$36,510 median in New Mexico
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$57,230 median in New Mexico
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$42,520 median in New Mexico
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$105,510 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in New Mexico
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in New Mexico?
The median is $55,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,860 and the top 10% earn over $83,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.