Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Arkansas
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Arkansas earned a median of $52,330 a year ($25.16 an hour) and a mean of $54,250 in May 2025. The median is 15.3% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 49th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $52,330
- Median hourly
- $25.16
- Mean annual
- $54,250
- Jobs on record
- 4,090
Grey needle: U.S. median, $61,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Arkansas compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Arkansas ranks 49th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $27,750 more than the Arkansas median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 47 | $55,340 | -10% | 3,970 |
| Mississippi | 48 | $54,360 | -12% | 3,140 |
| Arkansas | 49 | $52,330 | -15% | 4,090 |
| Guam | 50 | $51,720 | -16% | 30 |
| Alabama | 51 | $50,470 | -18% | 6,130 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Arkansas pay go further after prices?
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the U.S. average, so the $52,330 median buys about what $60,193 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Arkansas ranks 47th of 51, up from 49th before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Arkansas pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Jonesboro, AR is highest at $60,200, 15.0% above the Arkansas median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro, AR | $60,200 | 230 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $58,050 | 840 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $57,300 | 950 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $52,480 | 380 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $52,370 | 50 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $49,660 | 400 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $47,390 | 180 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,680 | 400 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,150 | 320 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Arkansas is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in Arkansas?
BLS counts 4,090 jobs in Arkansas, 1.4% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 24th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 3.1 of every 1,000 jobs in Arkansas, a location quotient of 1.68: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.68 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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