The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Columbia, MO is $57,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,130.
Pay spans roughly $37,580 at the 10th percentile to $73,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.74 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $57,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.74 |
| 10th percentile | $37,580 |
| 90th percentile | $73,280 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.