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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $57,990 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $76,860
Employed locally 170
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $42,590
    50th (median)
    $57,990
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $76,860

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 2% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$62,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,210
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$36,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Gainesville, FL is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.87 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville 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 Gainesville, FL is 4.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,590.