Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
$62,680avg. a year
$30.14 an hour · 12,630 employed
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Pennsylvania earn an average of $62,680 a year. That is $1,640 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $66,580.
$61,740Median pay
$30.14Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#27Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
14,490 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$66,580
$32.01 an hour
2710 jobs
Reading, PA
$65,850
$31.66 an hour
31,120 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$65,820
$31.64 an hour
4880 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$65,000
$31.25 an hour
5820 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$63,990
$30.77 an hour
6760 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$63,690
$30.62 an hour
7500 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$63,350
$30.46 an hour
8170 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$61,820
$29.72 an hour
92,070 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$60,920
$29.29 an hour
1050 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$59,850
$28.78 an hour
11120 jobs
State College, PA
$59,770
$28.73 an hour
12190 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$59,380
$28.55 an hour
13120 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$57,530
$27.66 an hour
14220 jobs
Altoona, PA
$57,200
$27.50 an hour
15180 jobs
Erie, PA
$56,190
$27.01 an hour
16160 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$55,560
$26.71 an hour
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $30.14 |
| Maryland | $73,300 | $35.24 |
| New Jersey | $70,860 | $34.07 |
| New York | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Delaware | $65,730 | $31.60 |
| Ohio | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,340
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,610
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,360
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,080
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39,680
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,900
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $62,680 a year, and the median is $61,740. That is $1,640 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$30.14 an hour on average; the median is $29.68.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($66,580), followed by Reading, PA ($65,850). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($55,560).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 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.