Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Mississippi earned a median of $54,360 a year ($26.14 an hour) and a mean of $56,670 in May 2025. The median is 12.0% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 48th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $54,360
- Median hourly
- $26.14
- Mean annual
- $56,670
- Jobs on record
- 3,140
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 Mississippi compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Mississippi ranks 48th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $25,720 more than the Mississippi median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 46 | $55,480 | -10% | 3,890 |
| 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 |
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 Mississippi pay go further after prices?
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the U.S. average, so the $54,360 median buys about what $62,517 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Mississippi ranks 37th of 51, up from 48th 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 Mississippi pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Jackson, MS is highest at $59,420, 9.3% above the Mississippi median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $59,420 | 840 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $58,030 | 170 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $56,830 | 300 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,960 | 250 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $49,710 | 420 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,550 | 590 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,230 | 220 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
BLS counts 3,140 jobs in Mississippi, 1.1% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 31st largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Mississippi, a location quotient of 1.45: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.45 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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