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

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

Median annual salary $54,550 -10% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $40,840
90th percentile $69,840
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,840
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $54,550
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $69,840

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 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
    Morristown, TN $62,310
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,840
    Knoxville, TN $58,670
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $56,520
    Johnson City, TN $55,860

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $57,130
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,520

    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, TN is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 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, TN is 10% 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 $40,840 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.