Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Virginia
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Virginia earn a median of $61,090 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,250; the top 10% earn over $79,150. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82,200 median in Virginia
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,450 median in Virginia
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,480 median in Virginia
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$73,640 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,020 median in Virginia
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Virginia
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Virginia?
The median is $61,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,250 and the top 10% earn over $79,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.