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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $58,340 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $41,870
90th percentile $77,320
Employed locally 690
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,870
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $58,340
    75th
    $64,790
    90th
    $77,320

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 8% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,980
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lakeland, FL is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland 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 Lakeland, FL is 3.8% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,870 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.