Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in New Jersey
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in New Jersey earn an average of $70,860 a year. That is $6,540 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $75,150.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| New Jersey | $70,860 | $34.07 |
| New York | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Delaware | $65,730 | $31.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $30.14 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,830
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,770
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65,980
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$110,880
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45,100
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,730
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in New Jersey?
The average is $70,860 a year, and the median is $72,340. That is $6,540 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$34.07 an hour on average; the median is $34.78.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($75,150), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($69,330). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($65,000).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.