Bus and Truck Mechanics in Ohio

Is Ohio a good place for you to work as a Bus or Truck Mechanic?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in Ohio are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Bus and Truck Mechanics in Ohio is growing faster than average.

• Bus and Truck Mechanics in Ohio 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 Ohio?

In Ohio, there were 9,540 people working as Bus and Truck Mechanics in the year 2018.

There were 11,140 Bus and Truck Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 1,600 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 3,680 Bus and Truck Mechanics working in it, which means Ohio has more Bus and Truck Mechanics than average.

Job Projections for Ohio

Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 5.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.3%.

Ohio Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 1,190 annual job openings, and 13,070 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 Ohio?

In 2018 wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics ranged from $31,820 to $63,950 with $46,340 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.3 to $30.75. The median hourly rate was $22.28.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.74 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.54.

The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Ohio 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
Columbus, OH	1,750	$46,030
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	1,670	$48,610
Cleveland-Elyria, OH	1,370	$52,370
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH	580	$39,730
Akron, OH	580	$46,500
Dayton, OH	570	$51,900
Toledo, OH	520	$43,000
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA	480	$43,410
Canton-Massillon, OH	230	$47,610
Lima, OH	180	$45,610
Wheeling, WV-OH	170	$49,550
Springfield, OH	150	$46,770
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH	70	$36,000
Mansfield, OH	40	$45,180

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
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
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
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