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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $58,640 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.19
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $81,380
Employed locally 290
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $45,260
    50th (median)
    $58,640
    75th
    $66,160
    90th
    $81,380

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 10% 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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,410
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Beaumont, TX is $28.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont 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 Beaumont, TX is 3.3% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,260.