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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $63,260 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $44,060
90th percentile $87,740
Employed locally 2,830
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,060
    25th
    $51,760
    50th (median)
    $63,260
    75th
    $77,760
    90th
    $87,740

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,770
    Florida $60,420
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,380
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,100

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,150
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,620
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53,510
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,130
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Miami, FL is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.52 or more per hour.

    Is Miami 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 Miami, FL is 4.3% above 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,060 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,760.