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Bus and Truck Mechanics in Vermont

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

6.4% Jobs Projection

$45,490 Median Salary

80 Job Openings

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

Projected employment for Bus and Truck Mechanics in Vermont is growing faster than average.
Bus and Truck Mechanics in Vermont earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Bus and Truck Mechanics Work in Vermont?

In 2018, there were 680 Bus and Truck Mechanics working in the state.

There were 780 Bus and Truck Mechanics employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Vermont

Jobs for Bus and Truck Mechanics in this state are growing at a rate of 6.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.3%.

Vermont Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 80 annual job openings, and a total of 830 jobs for Vermont Bus and Truck Mechanics in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 28,200 annual jobs and 304,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Bus and Truck Mechanics Make in Vermont?

In 2018 wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics ranged from $33,460 to $62,210 with $45,490 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.09 to $29.91. The median hourly rate was $21.87.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.64 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.23.

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

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Top Vermont 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
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	240	$49,120

Top States for Bus and Truck Mechanics Employment

The table below shows the states 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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