Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,350 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $67,670
Employed locally 460
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $44,370
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $58,970
    90th
    $67,670

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$54,840
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$38,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,190
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$84,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeast Alabama is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama 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 Northeast Alabama is 20.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,370.