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Bus and Truck Mechanics in Arizona
Get the information you need to know about working as a Bus or Truck Mechanic.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Bus and Truck Mechanics in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Bus and Truck Mechanics in Arizona earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Bus or Truck Mechanic Career?
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician
How Many Bus and Truck Mechanics Work in Arizona?
In Arizona, there were 4,320 people working as Bus and Truck Mechanics in the year 2018.
There were 4,560 Bus and Truck Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 240 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,680 Bus and Truck Mechanics working in it, which means Arizona has more Bus and Truck Mechanics than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 14.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.3%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 600 annual job openings, and 6,320 total jobs in 2026 for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 28,200 annual jobs and 304,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Bus and Truck Mechanics Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics ranged from $31,420 to $67,030 with $44,880 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.1 to $32.23. The median hourly rate was $21.58.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.85 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.73.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Arizona Metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Bus and Truck Mechanics.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,250 | $45,110 |
Tucson, AZ | 330 | $40,890 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 110 | $38,370 |
Prescott, AZ | 100 | $39,680 |
Yuma, AZ | 80 | $34,810 |
Flagstaff, AZ | 60 | $43,380 |
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | 30 | $30,780 |
Top States for Bus and Truck Mechanics Employment
View the list below to see where most Bus and Truck Mechanics work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 27,960 | $46,810 |
California | 21,320 | $54,830 |
Pennsylvania | 13,260 | $45,070 |
Florida | 12,880 | $45,160 |
New York | 12,840 | $53,850 |
Illinois | 10,120 | $52,190 |
Ohio | 9,540 | $46,340 |
Michigan | 9,360 | $45,090 |
North Carolina | 8,830 | $44,150 |
New Jersey | 8,590 | $56,840 |
Indiana | 8,230 | $44,060 |
Georgia | 7,510 | $45,080 |
Minnesota | 7,020 | $51,020 |
Virginia | 6,450 | $47,110 |
Tennessee | 6,410 | $43,210 |
Washington | 6,120 | $55,290 |
Wisconsin | 5,990 | $47,550 |
Missouri | 5,850 | $44,650 |
Alabama | 5,080 | $42,140 |
Massachusetts | 4,650 | $57,860 |
Below are the states where Bus and Truck Mechanics get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $68,270 |
District of Columbia | $65,550 |
Hawaii | $58,440 |
Connecticut | $57,930 |
Massachusetts | $57,860 |
Nevada | $57,310 |
New Jersey | $56,840 |
Washington | $55,290 |
California | $54,830 |
New York | $53,850 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge under License
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