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

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

Median annual salary $50,030 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 390
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $50,030
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $72,800

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,950
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56,490
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$47,950
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lubbock, TX is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 17.5% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.