Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Georgia
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Georgia earned a median of $61,370 a year ($29.50 an hour) and a mean of $64,230 in May 2025. The median is 0.6% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 26th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $61,370
- Median hourly
- $29.50
- Mean annual
- $64,230
- Jobs on record
- 10,910
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 Georgia compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Georgia ranks 26th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $18,710 more than the Georgia median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 24 | $61,580 | -0% | 1,100 |
| Michigan | 25 | $61,420 | -1% | 9,020 |
| Georgia | 26 | $61,370 | -1% | 10,910 |
| Virginia | 27 | $61,090 | -1% | 8,070 |
| Maine | 28 | $60,850 | -1% | 1,380 |
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 Georgia pay go further after prices?
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the U.S. average, so the $61,370 median buys about what $63,733 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Georgia ranks 30th of 51, down from 26th 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 Georgia pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Savannah, GA is highest at $72,770, 18.6% above the Georgia median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $72,770 | 1,260 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $62,270 | 5,940 |
| Albany, GA | $60,420 | 130 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $60,240 | 430 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $59,380 | 400 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $59,270 | 160 |
| Dalton, GA | $58,820 | 280 |
| Gainesville, GA | $57,100 | 250 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $56,920 | 310 |
| Valdosta, GA | $54,330 | 90 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $53,530 | 90 |
| Rome, GA | $52,160 | 80 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $51,510 | 520 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $50,820 | 100 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $50,380 | 160 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $50,360 | 160 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $50,330 | 190 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Georgia 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 Georgia?
BLS counts 10,910 jobs in Georgia, 3.8% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 9th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in Georgia, a location quotient of 1.20: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.20 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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