Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $56,380 -7% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $75,180
Employed locally 1,110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $47,210
    50th (median)
    $56,380
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $75,180

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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 Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,220
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,460
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$47,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Little Rock, AR is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.36 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock 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 Little Rock, AR is 7% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,210.