Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Tennessee earn a median of $59,190 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,720
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,450; the top 10% earn over $80,580. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,040 median in Tennessee
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,880 median in Tennessee
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,120 median in Tennessee
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46,060 median in Tennessee
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$115,920 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,010 median in Tennessee
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Tennessee
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Tennessee?
The median is $59,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,450 and the top 10% earn over $80,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.