Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $49,230 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $78,120
Employed locally 320
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $61,430
    90th
    $78,120

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 25% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,980
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,600
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $76,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Corpus Christi, TX is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.82 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, TX is 18.8% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.