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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $60,760 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $43,110
90th percentile $78,090
Employed locally 1,530
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,110
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $72,090
    90th
    $78,090

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 62% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 38% 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
    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
    Odessa, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Austin, TX is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.94 or more per hour.

    Is Austin 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 Austin, TX is 0.2% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,110 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.