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

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

Median annual salary $49,980 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $35,960
90th percentile $68,440
Employed locally 450
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,960
    25th
    $43,490
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $59,700
    90th
    $68,440

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $62,990
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,840
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $61,110
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southeast Oklahoma is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 17.6% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,960 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,490.