Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) in North Central Workforce Development Area



Home Statewide Eastern North Central Northwest South Central Southwest

Select Occupation

North Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		800
Mean wage		$29.36
Entry wage		$20.37
10th percentile wage		$18.68
50th percentile wage		$29.32
90th percentile wage		$40.15

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	530	65.7%
Public Administration	90	10.7%
Professional and Business Services	80	10.2%
Construction	60	7.0%
Manufacturing	40	5.1%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Public Administration	90	$30.97
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	530	$30.83
Construction	60	$26.18
Professional and Business Services	80	$24.46
Manufacturing	40	$24.15

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Include mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$29.32		$24.86		$4.46
2017	$29.25	+.2%	$24.80	+.2%	$4.45
2016	$28.38	+3.1%	$24.06	+3.1%	$4.32
2015	$27.82	+2.0%	$23.59	+2.0%	$4.23
2014	$27.28	+2.0%	$23.13	+2.0%	$4.15
2013	$26.72	+2.1%	$22.66	+2.1%	$4.06
2012	$26.16	+2.1%	$22.18	+2.1%	$3.98
2011	$25.78	+1.5%	$21.86	+1.5%	$3.92
2010	$25.22	+2.2%	$21.38	+2.2%	$3.84
2009	$24.93	+1.2%	$21.13	+1.2%	$3.79
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.32		$22.90		$6.42
2017	$29.25	+.2%	$22.66	+1.1%	$6.60
2016	$28.38	+3.1%	$22.05	+2.8%	$6.33
2015	$27.82	+2.0%	$21.55	+2.3%	$6.27
2014	$27.28	+2.0%	$21.10	+2.1%	$6.18
2013	$26.72	+2.1%	$20.64	+2.2%	$6.08
2012	$26.16	+2.1%	$20.23	+2.1%	$5.93
2011	$25.78	+1.5%	$19.88	+1.7%	$5.90
2010	$25.22	+2.2%	$19.57	+1.6%	$5.65
2009	$24.93	+1.2%	$19.24	+1.7%	$5.69

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$30.49	280
North Central	$29.32	800
South Central	$27.11	580
Northwest	$25.36	280

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$29.32	800
South Central	$27.11	580
Southwest	$30.49	280
Northwest	$25.36	280


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)