Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Nevada

Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $75,870 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($70,210), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists average at $71,370 and the median at $68,410 for 1,990 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,320.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$75,870
Las Vegas$70,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$75,870	$74,110	$62,550	$62,205	101
Las Vegas	$70,210	$66,770	$58,240	$58,223	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in other states

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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