Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $48,940 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.53
10th percentile $30,200
90th percentile $60,770
Employed locally 100
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,200
    25th
    $39,200
    50th (median)
    $48,940
    75th
    $59,930
    90th
    $60,770

    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 Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$41,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,210
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$48,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southern South Carolina is $23.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.52 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina 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 Southern South Carolina 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,200 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,200.