Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $58,850 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $70,070
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $58,850
    75th
    $63,720
    90th
    $70,070

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 26% 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 Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,000
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,240
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,590
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Crestview, FL is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.25 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview 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 Crestview, FL is 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.