The salary statistics and trend of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry of general freight trucking are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $60,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry of general freight trucking. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $60,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $41,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $26,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry of General Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $41,630 | 1.83% | 6.58% |
| 2015 | $40,870 | 1.54% | - |
| 2014 | $40,240 | 3.31% | - |
| 2013 | $38,910 | 0.05% | - |
| 2012 | $38,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in four industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Air Transportation | |
| Air Transportation | |
| General Freight Trucking | |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |