Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Carolina
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in South Carolina earned a median of $59,330 a year ($28.53 an hour) and a mean of $59,050 in May 2025. The median is 4.0% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 37th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,330
- Median hourly
- $28.53
- Mean annual
- $59,050
- Jobs on record
- 3,360
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 South Carolina compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
South Carolina ranks 37th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $20,750 more than the South Carolina median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 35 | $59,390 | -4% | 550 |
| Missouri | 36 | $59,360 | -4% | 6,780 |
| South Carolina | 37 | $59,330 | -4% | 3,360 |
| Idaho | 38 | $59,230 | -4% | 1,930 |
| Tennessee | 39 | $59,190 | -4% | 5,720 |
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 South Carolina pay go further after prices?
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the U.S. average, so the $59,330 median buys about what $63,286 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure South Carolina ranks 33rd of 51, up from 37th 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 South Carolina pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC is highest at $61,000, 2.8% above the South Carolina median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,000 | 540 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $60,750 | 370 |
| Columbia, SC | $60,320 | 520 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $60,130 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $59,320 | 160 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $59,040 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $58,480 | 610 |
| Sumter, SC | $57,000 | 40 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $55,780 | 120 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $50,030 | 130 |
| Florence, SC | $49,990 | 190 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
BLS counts 3,360 jobs in South Carolina, 1.2% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 28th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.5 of every 1,000 jobs in South Carolina, a location quotient of 0.78: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.78 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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