The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC is $51,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $52,410.
Pay spans roughly $37,680 at the 10th percentile to $65,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.67 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC.
| Median (annual) | $51,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $52,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.67 |
| 10th percentile | $37,680 |
| 90th percentile | $65,810 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.