Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 684 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 53% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $32.50 (n = 364 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $29.50 to $39.00. This page was built 20 October 2026.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $32.50 | $67,600 |
| 75th percentile | $39.00 | $81,120 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $49.04 | $102,003 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 684 |
| Postings that stated pay | 364 (53%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 97% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 223 (33%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 100% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 0% |
| Employers | 38 |
| Cities | 418 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $49.04 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
- $49.04 per hour
- Job title
- Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced
- Employer
- Penske Logistics
- Location
- Daly City, California
- First seen
- 18 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…s on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds. Pay: $49.04 Hours : Monday thru Friday 6:00am-2:30pm Shift Dif…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Foods | 152 | Open jobs | |
| Big Rig Garage | 150 | $39.00 | Open jobs |
| Dollar General Fleet Technicians | 104 | $29.50 | Open jobs |
| Sysco Careers | 47 | Open jobs | |
| Penske Logistics | 43 | Open jobs | |
| Performance Food Group | 31 | Open jobs | |
| Hogan Transportation | 28 | Open jobs | |
| Sysco | 27 | Open jobs | |
| Aim Transportation Solutions | 17 | Open jobs | |
| Raymour & Flanigan | 15 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 157 | $39.00 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Indiana |
| Ohio | 74 | $27.50 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Ohio |
| Nebraska | 49 | $29.50 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Nebraska |
| Missouri | 35 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Missouri | |
| North Carolina | 35 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in North Carolina | |
| Iowa | 33 | $29.50 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Iowa |
| Tennessee | 33 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Tennessee | |
| Alabama | 32 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Alabama | |
| Mississippi | 31 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Mississippi | |
| Texas | 22 | ||
| New York | 20 | ||
| Kansas | 18 | ||
| Arkansas | 16 | ||
| Pennsylvania | 15 | ||
| Virginia | 12 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 681 | 362 | $32.50 | $29.50 | $39.00 | 0% |
| September 2026 | 3 | 2 | 0% | |||
| August 2026 | 7 | 7 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $58,970 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/diesel-mechanics