Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Carolina earn a median of $59,330 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,440; the top 10% earn over $76,670. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,160 median in South Carolina
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59,180 median in South Carolina
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,080 median in South Carolina
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,510 median in South Carolina
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$79,900 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,330 median in South Carolina
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in South Carolina
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in South Carolina?
The median is $59,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,440 and the top 10% earn over $76,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.