Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $48,830 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $34,720
90th percentile $73,470
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,720
    25th
    $45,010
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $61,920
    90th
    $73,470

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Alaska $73,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,930
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57,390
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Daphne, AL is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne 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 Daphne, AL is 19.5% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,720 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,010.