Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,440 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $45,800
    50th (median)
    $56,440
    75th
    $66,070
    90th
    $76,880

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,260
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,630
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $70,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,760
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Border Region of Texas is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas 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 Border Region of Texas is 6.9% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,800.