Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary
in Chattanooga, TN-GA
- Middle 50%
- $46,840–$64,600
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #225 of 312
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro earn a median of $57,450 a year, based on BLS estimates for 480 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $61,770 and 3% below the TN statewide median of $59,190. It ranks #225 of 312 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE480 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $61,360 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $60,760 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $59,100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $58,010 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $57,630 |
| Jackson, TN | $55,690 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $54,660 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $53,450 |
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What is the average Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Chattanooga?
The BLS median is $57,450 a year (May 2025). Half of the 480 jobs pay between $46,840 and $64,600. The 10th percentile is $39,000 and the 90th is $83,200.
Is Chattanooga a high-paying metro for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $61,770 and 3% below the TN statewide median of $59,190. It ranks #225 of 312 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make an hour in Chattanooga?
About $27.62 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $57,450 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.52–$31.06 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.