Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kentucky: $59,500 Average

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Average base salary, Kentucky

$59,500 / year

≈ $4,950 per month · $28.61 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Kentucky · median $57,500

25th percentile
$48,000Average
$59,50075th percentile
$66,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by state

Alabama$56,000

Alaska$77,000

Arizona$66,000

Arkansas$56,000

California$75,000

Colorado$73,500

Connecticut$72,500

Delaware$68,000

District of Columbia$72,500

Florida$65,000

Georgia$66,500

Hawaii$79,500

Idaho$62,000

Illinois$71,500

Indiana$63,500

Iowa$63,000

Kansas$63,500

Kentucky$59,500

Louisiana$61,000

Maine$64,500

Maryland$76,000

Massachusetts$76,000

Michigan$64,500

Minnesota$71,500

Mississippi$58,500

Missouri$63,000

Montana$63,000

Nebraska$62,000

Nevada$74,000

New Hampshire$75,500

New Jersey$73,500

New Mexico$61,500

New York$73,000

North Carolina$60,000

North Dakota$71,000

Ohio$63,500

Oklahoma$57,500

Oregon$69,500

Pennsylvania$65,000

Rhode Island$71,500

South Carolina$61,000

South Dakota$61,500

Tennessee$62,500

Texas$62,500

Utah$67,000

Vermont$66,000

Virginia$63,500

Washington$81,500

West Virginia$54,500

Wisconsin$66,500

Wyoming$66,000

About this role

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialistss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.

Top skills: Troubleshooting Repairing Operations Monitoring Equipment Maintenance Quality Control Analysis Critical Thinking

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by industry

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

86,430 workers

$65,500

Wholesale Trade

40,720 workers

$68,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

38,600 workers

$71,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

33,450 workers

$63,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

33,130 workers

$74,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

20,240 workers

$64,500

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

19,030 workers

$63,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

15,390 workers

$67,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pays 0% below the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Rigger$69,000

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63,000

Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,000

Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,000

Wind Turbine Service Technician$71,500

Millwright$72,000

Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$72,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make?

The average base salary for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the United States is $66,500 per year, or about $31.97 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $52,500 and $78,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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