U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222,770 | 1.0 % | $20.31 | $42,250 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.76 | $15.85 | $19.64 | $24.30 | $29.24 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,550 | $32,970 | $40,850 | $50,550 | $60,830 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Freight Trucking | 28,580 | 3.31 | $18.68 | $38,860 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 21,270 | 0.38 | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 18,440 | 2.31 | $19.16 | $39,860 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 16,890 | 5.46 | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | 12,180 | 3.21 | $18.29 | $38,040 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Transit Systems | 2,720 | 6.83 | $20.48 | $42,590 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 10,230 | 6.33 | $20.14 | $41,900 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 16,890 | 5.46 | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation | 800 | 4.50 | $20.13 | $41,870 |
| Charter Bus Industry | 1,260 | 4.05 | $18.57 | $38,620 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 60 | (7) | $31.51 | $65,540 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 40 | 0.01 | $28.31 | $58,880 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 330 | 0.22 | $27.89 | $58,020 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 2,370 | 0.60 | $27.87 | $57,970 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation | 600 | 0.68 | $26.80 | $55,730 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18,860 | 1.87 | 1.07 | $18.72 | $38,930 |
| California | 16,990 | 1.21 | 0.69 | $23.23 | $48,330 |
| New York | 11,760 | 1.41 | 0.80 | $23.14 | $48,120 |
| Ohio | 10,810 | 2.20 | 1.25 | $19.13 | $39,780 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,520 | 1.92 | 1.09 | $18.99 | $39,500 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1,190 | 4.41 | 2.51 | $23.61 | $49,100 |
| North Dakota | 1,250 | 3.52 | 2.01 | $19.49 | $40,540 |
| Maine | 1,620 | 2.81 | 1.60 | $18.83 | $39,170 |
| New Mexico | 2,070 | 2.66 | 1.52 | $21.27 | $44,230 |
| South Dakota | 1,030 | 2.66 | 1.52 | $18.04 | $37,510 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 790 | 2.57 | 1.47 | $26.97 | $56,110 |
| Hawaii | 590 | 1.04 | 0.59 | $26.01 | $54,090 |
| Nevada | 1,410 | 1.27 | 0.72 | $24.21 | $50,360 |
| District of Columbia | 80 | 0.13 | 0.08 | $23.62 | $49,120 |
| Wyoming | 1,190 | 4.41 | 2.51 | $23.61 | $49,100 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 6,430 | 1.29 | 0.74 | $25.66 | $53,380 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,560 | 1.83 | 1.04 | $19.78 | $41,140 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,150 | 1.17 | 0.67 | $23.33 | $48,540 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,790 | 1.90 | 1.08 | $19.68 | $40,940 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,640 | 1.66 | 0.94 | $21.73 | $45,210 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,540 | 0.93 | 0.53 | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 3,190 | 2.37 | 1.35 | $24.85 | $51,690 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,800 | 2.46 | 1.40 | $21.34 | $44,380 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,640 | 1.57 | 0.89 | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | 2,620 | 3.07 | 1.75 | $18.96 | $39,440 |