Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $48,680 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.41
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $74,920
Employed locally 530
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $45,000
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $60,050
    90th
    $74,920

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Alaska $73,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,230
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,640
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Mobile, AL is $23.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.29 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile 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 Mobile, AL is 19.7% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,000.