Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in East Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,580 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $72,540
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $47,580
    75th
    $60,890
    90th
    $72,540

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Related occupations in East Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,750
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,180
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$56,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in East Georgia?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in East Georgia is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

    Is East Georgia above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in East Georgia is 21.5% below the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in East Georgia?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in East Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.