Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$60,640
↑ 45.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 45.6% since 2011 ($41,640 → $60,640)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $60,640
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,640 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $58,970 | +8.5% |
| 2022 | $54,360 | +11.6% |
| 2021 | $48,690 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | $50,200 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $48,500 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $47,350 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | $46,360 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $45,170 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | $44,520 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $43,630 | +2.1% |
| 2013 | $42,730 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | $42,320 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $41,640 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.