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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $51,880 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $79,190
Employed locally 320
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $42,610
    50th (median)
    $51,880
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $79,190

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 20% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $41,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $60,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Longview, TX is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.89 or more per hour.

    Is Longview 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 Longview, TX is 14.4% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,610.