Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $55,860 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.85
10th percentile $37,070
90th percentile $65,460
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,070
    25th
    $44,520
    50th (median)
    $55,860
    75th
    $63,470
    90th
    $65,460

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 100% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 0% above 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
    Jackson, TN $54,550

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,470
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,950
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $40,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Johnson City, TN is $26.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.98 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City 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 Johnson City, TN is 7.9% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,070 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,520.