Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,810 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $71,460
Employed locally 880
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $48,580
    50th (median)
    $57,810
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $71,460

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $74,680
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,940
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,090
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,960
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$29,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, AR is 4.7% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,580.