Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Ohio
$61,190avg. a year
$29.42 an hour · 14,240 employed
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ohio earn an average of $61,190 a year. That is $3,130 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH at $64,160.
$60,470Median pay
$29.42Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
1810 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$64,160
$30.84 an hour
21,970 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$63,990
$30.76 an hour
32,690 jobs
Columbus, OH
$63,770
$30.66 an hour
42,300 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$63,250
$30.41 an hour
5210 jobs
Lima, OH
$62,360
$29.98 an hour
6790 jobs
Akron, OH
$61,070
$29.36 an hour
7470 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$60,500
$29.09 an hour
8770 jobs
Toledo, OH
$60,090
$28.89 an hour
9140 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$58,740
$28.24 an hour
10100 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$58,470
$28.11 an hour
11170 jobs
Springfield, OH
$58,340
$28.05 an hour
12420 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$58,340
$28.05 an hour
1380 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$58,230
$27.99 an hour
14250 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$56,060
$26.95 an hour
1590 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$54,510
$26.21 an hour
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| Ohio | $61,190 | $29.42 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $30.14 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | $29.87 |
| Indiana | $61,200 | $29.42 |
| Kentucky | $57,370 | $27.58 |
| West Virginia | $52,690 | $25.33 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,590
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,160
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,640
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,880
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42,410
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$55,310
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Ohio?
The average is $61,190 a year, and the median is $60,470. That is $3,130 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$29.42 an hour on average; the median is $29.07.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH ($64,160), followed by Cleveland, OH ($63,990). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH ($54,510).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #33 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.