Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$61,770/yr
Typical range
$50,540 – $75,470
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists does
You service and repair large diesel engines and heavy-duty trucks and buses, handling everything from routine maintenance to major engine overhauls. You work with complex fuel systems, transmissions, and brake systems.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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