Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist Salary in the Industry of Scientific Research and Development Services

The salary statistics and trend of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry of scientific research and development services 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 professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$45,350
25th Percentile Wage
$52,680
50th Percentile Wage
$62,630
75th Percentile Wage
$72,480
90th Percentile Wage
$78,610

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry of scientific research and development services. 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 $78,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $45,350.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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 Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$62,630
1.56% 5.83%
2016
$61,650
5.60% -
2015
$58,200
3.37% -
2014
$56,240
-18.97% -
2013
$66,910
11.85% -
2012
$58,980
- -

Table 3. Compare Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialist Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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
Scientific Research and Development Services
$62,630
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$62,630
Engineering Services
$53,890
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$48,130
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$48,010
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$45,780
Testing Laboratories
$44,960
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$44,440
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$44,320

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