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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in The United States

(Mecánicos de autobuses y camiones y especialistas en motores diesel)

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists -- Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)49-3031.00
Career InterestsRC
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Long OJT)
Long-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.48 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)285,300
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)299,100
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)28,400
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$31,990
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$50,360
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$74,090
Career ClusterTransportation, Distribution & Logistics
(Transporte, distribución y logística)
Major Occupational GroupInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair

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