Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $58,510 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $47,220
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $68,620
    90th
    $81,890

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,760
    Midland, TX $60,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,020
    Victoria, TX $59,550
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,220
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,540
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Abilene, TX is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Abilene, TX is 3.5% below the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,220.