Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $51,442 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.2% vs the national median of $60,640. An estimated 3,640 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $46,230 to $59,530 depending on location.
$51,442
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$59,530
Highest paying metro
$46,230
Lowest paying metro
3,640
Employed in Kentucky
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,530 | $48,570 | $87,630 | 100 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $59,300 | $49,670 | $69,250 | 1,470 |
| Lexington, KY | $57,800 | $49,180 | $63,470 | 420 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $50,470 | $46,110 | $59,110 | 110 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $49,110 | $46,300 | $59,940 | 190 |
| Owensboro, KY | $48,790 | $45,730 | $59,390 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $48,330 | $42,900 | $58,340 | 270 |
| West Kentucky | $47,850 | $43,730 | $57,290 | 350 |
| East Kentucky | $47,010 | $40,060 | $51,480 | 260 |
| South Central Kentucky | $46,230 | $37,930 | $55,070 | 400 |