SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
In Nevada the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists is $68,410 a year, which is 10.7% higher than the national figure of $61,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Nevada the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists is $68,410 a year, which is 10.7% higher than the national figure of $61,770. Half of workers earn between $58,240 and $80,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,770 and the ninetieth at $97,720.
The area has 1,990 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.69 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 11th by median wage. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $74,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 255th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,770 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $58,240 | −5.7% |
| Median (50th) | $68,410 | +10.7% |
| 75th | $80,950 | +31.1% |
| 90th | $97,720 | +58.2% |
| Mean | $71,370 | +15.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $68,410 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$68,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,410 a year, 10.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,770 to $97,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,990 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $74,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $68,410, or $32.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in Nevada is 10.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $97,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,770 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $74,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,990 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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