The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA is $51,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,810.
Pay spans roughly $37,900 at the 10th percentile to $76,070 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.86 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA.
| Median (annual) | $51,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.86 |
| 10th percentile | $37,900 |
| 90th percentile | $76,070 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.