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

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

Median annual salary $48,310 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $69,630
Employed locally 200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $45,060
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $58,340
    90th
    $69,630

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$51,130
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$65,050
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42,360
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,260
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwest Alabama is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,060.