Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Nebraska: advertised rates, October 2026

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 49 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings on yourjobs.com in Nebraska between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 94% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $29.50 (n = 46 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $29.50 to $29.50. This page was built 20 October 2026.

90% of these postings are from Dollar General Fleet Technicians.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$29.50$61,360
Median advertised hourly rate$29.50$61,360
75th percentile$29.50$61,360
Highest advertised rate we recorded$35.00$72,800

Sample

Sample size for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 202649
Postings that stated pay46 (94%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period96%
Employers3
Cities47

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
$35.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$24.00 to $35.00 per hour
Job title
Experienced Diesel Technician
Employer
Dollar General Fleet Technicians
Location
Prague, Nebraska
First seen
15 October 2026
Posting text
“…0th St, Blair, NE 68008. Top Pay & Benefits: Earn $24.00 - $35.00 per hour* - paid out weekly Comprehensive benefits…”
Posting
View this job, still open

Employers posting the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in Nebraska

Employers posting the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in Nebraska
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Dollar General Fleet Technicians 44 $29.50 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.

Month by month

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings and advertised pay by month in Nebraska
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 49 46 $29.50 $29.50 $29.50 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.

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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, 08:28.

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 Nebraska, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/diesel-mechanics/nebraska

Questions about Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Nebraska

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska?
The median advertised hourly rate for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska was $29.50, based on 46 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $61,360 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn. 90% of these postings are from Dollar General Fleet Technicians.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nebraska was $35.00 per hour, on a posting titled "Experienced Diesel Technician" from Dollar General Fleet Technicians in Prague, Nebraska, first seen 15 October 2026. It is a single posting and not a typical rate.
Which employers posted the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in Nebraska?
The employers with the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Nebraska between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Dollar General Fleet Technicians (44 postings). Employer names are counted as posted, so spelling variants of one company are counted separately.
What share of Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Nebraska state the pay?
94% of the 49 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Nebraska between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (46 postings). Of those pay figures, 96% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year; for the rest the period was inferred from the size of the amount.