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

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

Median annual salary $54,020 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.97
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $75,200
Employed locally 320
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $45,060
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $64,400
    90th
    $75,200

    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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,990
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,780
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$55,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Coastal Plains Region of Texas is $25.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.46 or more per hour.

    Is Coastal Plains 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas is 10.9% 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 Coastal Plains Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Coastal Plains Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,060.