Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Tennessee
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Tennessee earned a median of $59,190 a year ($28.46 an hour) and a mean of $60,590 in May 2025. The median is 4.2% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 39th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $59,190
- Median hourly
- $28.46
- Mean annual
- $60,590
- Jobs on record
- 5,720
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 Tennessee compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Tennessee ranks 39th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $20,890 more than the Tennessee median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 37 | $59,330 | -4% | 3,360 |
| 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 |
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 Tennessee pay go further after prices?
Prices in Tennessee run 8.1% below the U.S. average, so the $59,190 median buys about what $64,428 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Tennessee ranks 27th of 51, up from 39th 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 Tennessee pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR is highest at $61,360, 3.7% above the Tennessee median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,360 | 1,240 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,760 | 1,780 |
| Morristown, TN | $60,700 | 130 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,100 | 290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,010 | 910 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $57,630 | 290 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,450 | 480 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $57,170 | 180 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $56,940 | 120 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,690 | 210 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $54,660 | 220 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $53,450 | 250 |
| Johnson City, TN | $53,290 | 60 |
| Cleveland, TN | $49,050 | 90 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
BLS counts 5,720 jobs in Tennessee, 2.0% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 19th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Tennessee, a location quotient of 0.94: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.94 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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