Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Nebraska
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Nebraska earned a median of $59,140 a year ($28.44 an hour) and a mean of $59,790 in May 2025. The median is 4.3% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 40th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,140
- Median hourly
- $28.44
- Mean annual
- $59,790
- Jobs on record
- 2,720
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 Nebraska compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Nebraska ranks 40th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $20,940 more than the Nebraska median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 38 | $59,230 | -4% | 1,930 |
| Tennessee | 39 | $59,190 | -4% | 5,720 |
| Nebraska | 40 | $59,140 | -4% | 2,720 |
| Texas | 41 | $58,810 | -5% | 29,870 |
| Louisiana | 42 | $58,680 | -5% | 3,270 |
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 Nebraska pay go further after prices?
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the U.S. average, so the $59,140 median buys about what $65,636 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Nebraska ranks 19th of 51, up from 40th 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 Nebraska pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Omaha, NE-IA is highest at $60,960, 3.1% above the Nebraska median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $60,960 | 1,120 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $60,510 | 330 |
| Lincoln, NE | $59,570 | 410 |
| Grand Island, NE | $59,490 | 160 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $53,290 | 560 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $52,680 | 140 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
BLS counts 2,720 jobs in Nebraska, 0.94% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 34th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Nebraska, a location quotient of 1.43: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.43 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.
How does the Nebraska minimum wage compare with pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
The 10th-percentile hourly pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Nebraska was $21.16 in May 2025, $6.16 above the $15.00 minimum wage that applies there now. The pay figure dates from May 2025 and the minimum wage is the current rate, so the two are not from the same date.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws, updated 2026-11-05; BLS OEWS state file, May 2025, 10th-percentile hourly wage.
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