The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in North Carolina is $53,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,920.
Pay spans roughly $37,600 at the 10th percentile to $73,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.57 per hour. An estimated 10,290 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $53,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.57 |
| 10th percentile | $37,600 |
| 90th percentile | $73,940 |
| Employment | 10,290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.