Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $53,270 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.61
10th percentile $41,950
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 290
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,950
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $53,270
    75th
    $64,650
    90th
    $75,730

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 9% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $63,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,260
    Port St. Lucie, FL $62,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $61,770
    Florida $60,420
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,380

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,070
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ocala, FL is $25.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala 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 Ocala, FL is 12.2% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,950 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.