Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $49,460 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $73,470
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $73,470

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Alaska $73,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56,090
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$37,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$44,490
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Anniston, AL is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston 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 Anniston, AL is 18.4% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.