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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $53,020 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.49
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 390
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $53,020
    75th
    $59,140
    90th
    $63,270

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,020
    Victoria, TX $59,550
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $60,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,570
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Killeen, TX is $25.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.43 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen 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 Killeen, TX is 12.6% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.