Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $56,120 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $39,320
90th percentile $82,280
Employed locally 830
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,320
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $68,310
    90th
    $82,280

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 7% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,710
    Williamsport, PA $56,380
    Hattiesburg, MS $55,050
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $50,660

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,850
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,580
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,930
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,030
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Jackson, MS is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.52 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson 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 Jackson, MS is 7.5% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,320 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.