The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Columbia, SC is $56,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,740.
Pay spans roughly $38,210 at the 10th percentile to $76,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.11 per hour. An estimated 610 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $56,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.11 |
| 10th percentile | $38,210 |
| 90th percentile | $76,550 |
| Employment | 610 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.