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

By YourJobs Editorial

Based on 74 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings on yourjobs.com in Ohio between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 58% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $27.50 (n = 43 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $27.50 to $28.75. This page was built 20 October 2026.

Advertised pay

Advertised pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio, hourly and annual equivalent
MeasureHourlyAnnual equivalent
25th percentile$27.50$57,200
Median advertised hourly rate$27.50$57,200
75th percentile$28.75$59,800
Highest advertised rate we recorded$35.43$73,694

Sample

Sample size for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio, 20 September to 20 October 2026
MeasureValue
Postings, 20 September to 20 October 202674
Postings that stated pay43 (58%)
Pay figures that came with a stated period100%
Postings with an employment type recorded11 (15%)
Full time, of postings with a type recorded100%
Part time, of postings with a type recorded0%
Employers8
Cities46

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
$35.43 per hour (hourly equivalent)
As stated
$35.43 per hour
Job title
Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II - PAY RATE : UPTO $35.43/HR - SIGN ON BONUS : UPTO $5,000
Employer
Sysco Careers
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
First seen
14 October 2026
Posting text
“…el Fleet Mechanic Technician II - PAY RATE : UPTO $35.43/HR - SIGN ON BONUS : UPTO $5,000…”
Posting
View this job, still open

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

Employers posting the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in Ohio
EmployerPostingsMedian advertised hourly rateJobs
Dollar General Fleet Technicians 31 $27.50 Open jobs
Hogan Transportation 13 Open jobs
Ryder System 10 Open jobs
Aim Transportation Solutions 6 Open jobs
Penske Logistics 5 Open jobs
Sysco Careers 5 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 Ohio
MonthPostingsWith payMedian hourly25th pct75th pctRemote
October 2026 (to date) 73 42 $27.50 $27.50 $29.38 0%
September 2026 1 1 0%
August 2026 1 1 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.

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Cite as:

YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/diesel-mechanics/ohio

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

What is the median advertised hourly pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio?
The median advertised hourly rate for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio was $27.50, based on 43 postings that stated pay between 20 September and 20 October 2026. On the 2,080-hour year basis that is $57,200 a year. This is what employers advertised, not what workers earn.
What is the highest advertised rate recorded for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio?
The highest advertised rate we recorded for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio was $35.43 per hour, on a posting titled "Diesel Fleet Mechanic Technician II - PAY RATE : UPTO $35.43/HR - SIGN ON BONUS : UPTO $5,000" from Sysco Careers in Cincinnati, Ohio, first seen 14 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 Ohio?
The employers with the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Ohio between 20 September and 20 October 2026 were Dollar General Fleet Technicians (31 postings), Hogan Transportation (13 postings) and Ryder System (10 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 Ohio state the pay?
58% of the 74 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Ohio between 20 September and 20 October 2026 stated pay (43 postings). Of those pay figures, 100% came with a stated period such as per hour or per year.
What share of Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings in Ohio are full time?
Of the 11 postings (15%) that recorded an employment type, 100% were full time and 0% part time; 85% recorded none.