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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $45,630 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $32,220
90th percentile $58,490
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,220
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $45,630
    75th
    $48,830
    90th
    $58,490

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $51,660
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $40,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,820
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Gadsden, AL is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden 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 Gadsden, AL is 24.8% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,220 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.