South Dakota

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$59,480
-7.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$28.60
 
10th Percentile
$45,500
Entry level
90th Percentile
$78,810
Senior level
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Salary Range

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Dakota earn between $45,500 and $78,810, with a mean of $59,480. The national average for this role is $64,323.

$59,480 mean
10th Percentile$45,50090th Percentile$78,810

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$59,480
National Average$64,323
Washington$78,790
Hawaii$76,730
Alaska$74,580
Massachusetts$73,640
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.