Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,470 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $34,380
90th percentile $64,010
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,380
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $55,910
    90th
    $64,010

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,920
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$73,990
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$36,710
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,650
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Arkansas is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is South Arkansas 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 South Arkansas is 23.4% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,380 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.