Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,020 -1% vs national
Median hourly $28.85
10th percentile $44,640
90th percentile $81,680
Employed locally 8,990
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,640
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $60,020
    75th
    $70,080
    90th
    $81,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 31% 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
    Victoria, TX $59,550
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940
    Odessa, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,290
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,670
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$88,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Dallas, TX is $28.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.26 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas 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 Dallas, TX is 1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,640 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.