Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $67,270 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,020; the top 10% earn over $85,420. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70,720 median in Rhode Island
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,130 median in Rhode Island
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58,470 median in Rhode Island
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52,160 median in Rhode Island
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$98,050 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,770 median in Rhode Island
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $67,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,020 and the top 10% earn over $85,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.