The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kentucky is $53,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,100.
Pay spans roughly $37,860 at the 10th percentile to $77,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.49 per hour. An estimated 3,920 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $53,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.49 |
| 10th percentile | $37,860 |
| 90th percentile | $77,260 |
| Employment | 3,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.