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

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

Median annual salary $60,460 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $83,360
Employed locally 670
National median $60,640

Compare Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Midland, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
in
Midland, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $50,240
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $74,530
    90th
    $83,360

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 65% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 35% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,020
    Victoria, TX $59,550
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940
    Odessa, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,190
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,160
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,560
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $59,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Midland, TX is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.13 or more per hour.

    Is Midland 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 Midland, TX is 0.3% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,240.