Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $57,490 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,070
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,890; the top 10% earn over $76,240. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,980 median in North Carolina
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,080 median in North Carolina
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,430 median in North Carolina
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$66,380 median in North Carolina
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,370 median in North Carolina
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$108,300 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $57,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,890 and the top 10% earn over $76,240. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.