Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $50,660 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.36
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $72,670
Employed locally 310
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $50,660
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $72,670

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,710
    Williamsport, PA $56,380
    Jackson, MS $56,120
    Hattiesburg, MS $55,050

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$38,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,680
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Gulfport, MS is $24.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.15 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 16.5% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.