Best states for a bus mechanic

Q: What is the best state for bus mechanics?

The best state to be a bus mechanic is Nevada based on bus mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for bus mechanics?

The highest paying state for bus mechanics is Mississippi based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for bus mechanics?

The worst state for bus mechanics is Arkansas, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to bus mechanic jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for bus mechanics. We found that Nevada is the best state in the nation for bus mechanics, and people in Pacifica earn the most in the field.

In order to get you the best states for bus mechanics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Nevada is the best state, and Pacifica is the city with the highest pay for bus mechanics.

10 best states for bus mechanics in 2025

1. Nevada
Total bus mechanic jobs: 217
Average annual salary: $57,088
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000
Location Quotient:
1.33
Bus mechanic jobs in Nevada
2. North Dakota
Total bus mechanic jobs: 103
Average annual salary: $52,198
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Location Quotient:
1.42
Bus mechanic jobs in North Dakota
3. Rhode Island
Total bus mechanic jobs: 110
Average annual salary: $55,368
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Location Quotient:
1.16
Bus mechanic jobs in Rhode Island
4. Alaska
Total bus mechanic jobs: 127
Average annual salary: $55,800
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000
Location Quotient:
1.95
Bus mechanic jobs in Alaska
5. Louisiana
Total bus mechanic jobs: 376
Average annual salary: $51,018
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Location Quotient:
1.51
Bus mechanic jobs in Louisiana
6. Connecticut
Total bus mechanic jobs: 308
Average annual salary: $54,660
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Bus mechanic jobs in Connecticut
7. Iowa
Total bus mechanic jobs: 547
Average annual salary: $48,206
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Location Quotient:
1.94
Bus mechanic jobs in Iowa
8. Pennsylvania
Total bus mechanic jobs: 1,186
Average annual salary: $48,904
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.31
Bus mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania
9. Washington
Total bus mechanic jobs: 505
Average annual salary: $58,184
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000
Location Quotient:
0.89
Bus mechanic jobs in Washington
10. Massachusetts
Total bus mechanic jobs: 354
Average annual salary: $59,069
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Location Quotient:
0.5
Bus mechanic jobs in Massachusetts

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Detailed list of the best states for a bus mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Nevada	$57,088	$41,000	2,998,039	217
2	North Dakota	$52,198	$39,000	755,393	103
3	Rhode Island	$55,368	$40,000	1,059,639	110
4	Alaska	$55,800	$48,000	739,795	127
5	Louisiana	$51,018	$38,000	4,684,333	376
6	Connecticut	$54,660	$39,000	3,588,184	308
7	Iowa	$48,206	$35,000	3,145,711	547
8	Pennsylvania	$48,904	$35,000	12,805,537	1,186
9	Washington	$58,184	$43,000	7,405,743	505
10	Massachusetts	$59,069	$43,000	6,859,819	354
11	Vermont	$50,568	$37,000	623,657	78
12	Maine	$53,165	$39,000	1,335,907	96
13	California	$60,413	$43,000	39,536,653	1,577
14	Oregon	$50,493	$37,000	4,142,776	455
15	Minnesota	$52,134	$38,000	5,576,606	520
16	New York	$54,182	$39,000	19,849,399	966
17	Virginia	$53,913	$38,000	8,470,020	625
18	Alabama	$46,179	$34,000	4,874,747	382
19	Maryland	$52,319	$37,000	6,052,177	514
20	New Hampshire	$49,293	$36,000	1,342,795	127
21	Utah	$46,393	$34,000	3,101,833	266
22	Wisconsin	$47,207	$34,000	5,795,483	410
23	North Carolina	$47,114	$34,000	10,273,419	733
24	Ohio	$46,287	$33,000	11,658,609	779
25	Hawaii	$55,145	$45,000	1,427,538	63
26	District of Columbia	$56,606	$40,000	693,972	51
27	Tennessee	$44,807	$33,000	6,715,984	486
28	Idaho	$45,062	$33,000	1,716,943	171
29	New Jersey	$51,756	$37,000	9,005,644	486
30	Nebraska	$44,945	$33,000	1,920,076	204
31	Texas	$46,483	$34,000	28,304,596	1,604
32	Kansas	$45,119	$33,000	2,913,123	252
33	Delaware	$46,692	$33,000	961,939	110
34	Kentucky	$44,467	$32,000	4,454,189	305
35	Illinois	$47,826	$35,000	12,802,023	860
36	Oklahoma	$44,465	$33,000	3,930,864	275
37	Indiana	$43,711	$31,000	6,666,818	596
38	New Mexico	$44,677	$32,000	2,088,070	179
39	South Dakota	$43,903	$32,000	869,666	87
40	Colorado	$47,113	$34,000	5,607,154	432
41	Wyoming	$42,081	$31,000	579,315	67
42	Montana	$42,426	$31,000	1,050,493	183
43	Georgia	$45,062	$33,000	10,429,379	741
44	Mississippi	$39,894	$29,000	2,984,100	247
45	Michigan	$43,183	$31,000	9,962,311	545
46	West Virginia	$42,426	$30,000	1,815,857	109
47	South Carolina	$39,967	$29,000	5,024,369	437
48	Arizona	$41,841	$30,000	7,016,270	505
49	Florida	$42,666	$31,000	20,984,400	1,183
50	Missouri	$39,957	$29,000	6,113,532	512
51	Arkansas	$41,690	$30,000	3,004,279	179

Highest paying states for bus mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Bus Mechanic Salary
1	Nevada	$57,088
2	North Dakota	$52,198
3	Rhode Island	$55,368
4	Alaska	$55,800
5	Louisiana	$51,018
6	Connecticut	$54,660
7	Iowa	$48,206
8	Pennsylvania	$48,904
9	Washington	$58,184
10	Massachusetts	$59,069
11	Vermont	$50,568
12	Maine	$53,165
13	California	$60,413
14	Oregon	$50,493
15	Minnesota	$52,134
16	New York	$54,182
17	Virginia	$53,913
18	Alabama	$46,179
19	Maryland	$52,319
20	New Hampshire	$49,293
21	Utah	$46,393
22	Wisconsin	$47,207
23	North Carolina	$47,114
24	Ohio	$46,287
25	Hawaii	$55,145
26	District of Columbia	$56,606
27	Tennessee	$44,807
28	Idaho	$45,062
29	New Jersey	$51,756
30	Nebraska	$44,945
31	Texas	$46,483
32	Kansas	$45,119
33	Delaware	$46,692
34	Kentucky	$44,467
35	Illinois	$47,826
36	Oklahoma	$44,465
37	Indiana	$43,711
38	New Mexico	$44,677
39	South Dakota	$43,903
40	Colorado	$47,113
41	Wyoming	$42,081
42	Montana	$42,426
43	Georgia	$45,062
44	Mississippi	$39,894
45	Michigan	$43,183
46	West Virginia	$42,426
47	South Carolina	$39,967
48	Arizona	$41,841
49	Florida	$42,666
50	Missouri	$39,957
51	Arkansas	$41,690

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Total bus mechanic jobs:	217
Average annual salary:	$57,088
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$41,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$78,000
Location Quotient:	1.33

Best states for a bus mechanic

10 best states for bus mechanics in 2025

1. Nevada

2. North Dakota

3. Rhode Island

4. Alaska

5. Louisiana

6. Connecticut

7. Iowa

8. Pennsylvania

9. Washington

10. Massachusetts