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

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

Median annual salary $52,160 -14% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $87,170
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $45,460
    50th (median)
    $52,160
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $87,170

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 83% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 17% 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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$69,950
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,990
    Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Montgomery, AL is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL is 14% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,460.