The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Dakota is $61,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,420.
Pay spans roughly $45,760 at the 10th percentile to $81,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.42 per hour. An estimated 1,130 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in South Dakota.
| Median (annual) | $61,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.42 |
| 10th percentile | $45,760 |
| 90th percentile | $81,540 |
| Employment | 1,130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.