Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $59,240 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $43,170
90th percentile $81,060
Employed locally 410
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,170
    25th
    $48,770
    50th (median)
    $59,240
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $81,060

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $63,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,260
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,770
    Florida $60,420
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,380

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,880
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,490
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Cape Coral, FL is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral, FL is 2.3% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,170 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,770.