The salary statistics of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry sector of accommodation and food services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $35,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $42,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $58,160 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry sector of accommodation and food 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 $58,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $42,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $31,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in the industry sector of accommodation and food services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $42,660 | -7.83% | 6.14% |
| 2017 | $46,000 | -0.37% | - |
| 2016 | $46,170 | 1.93% | - |
| 2015 | $45,280 | 13.85% | - |
| 2014 | $39,010 | -0.67% | - |
| 2013 | $39,270 | -1.96% | - |
| 2012 | $40,040 | - | - |
The average salaries of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in two industries in the accommodation and food services sector are shown below. For detailed bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialist salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Special Food Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].