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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$60,850
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.7% vs 2024
$62,230
Mean Salary
$60,850
Median Salary
$29.25
Hourly Rate
1,380 people work as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine earn a median salary of $60,850 per year ($5,070/month).
This is 3.3% below the national average of $62,929.
Maine ranks #28 out of 51 states for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay.
Approximately 1,380 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 1.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Operations Monitoring
3.5
Equipment Maintenance
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.74
Transportation
3.88
Education and Training
3.54
English Language
3.51
Public Safety and Security
3.42
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(39.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine
Salaries for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine range from $45,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,450 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $51,070 and $72,850.
Median $60,850
P10: $45,760P25: $51,070P75: $72,850P90: $79,450
10th
$45,760
25th
$51,070
Median
$60,850
75th
$72,850
90th
$79,450
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,760
$22.00
$3,813
25th Percentile
$51,070
$24.55
$4,255
Median (50th)
$60,850
$29.25
$5,070
75th Percentile
$72,850
$35.02
$6,070
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,450
$38.20
$6,620
Note: The mean (average) salary of $62,230 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#28
Maine ranks #28 of 51 states
$62,929
National avg. for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in Maine?
The median annual salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine is $60,850 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $62,230.
What is the salary range for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine?
Salaries for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine range from $45,760 at the 10th percentile to $79,450 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $51,070 and $72,850.
What is the starting salary for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine?
Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists positions in Maine typically start around $45,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $51,070 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,380 people are employed as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Maine is approximately $29.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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