Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,940 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $72,810
Employed locally 430
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $45,570
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $60,680
    90th
    $72,810

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,260
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $94,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southeast Missouri is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri 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 Southeast Missouri is 19.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,570.