Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $48,850 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $33,240
90th percentile $71,850
Employed locally 40
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,240
    25th
    $39,700
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $61,400
    90th
    $71,850

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 12% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$36,010
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$59,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$45,250
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$47,930
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hot Springs, AR is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.60 or more per hour.

    Is Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, AR is 19.4% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,240 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,700.