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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $61,770 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $42,140
90th percentile $79,910
Employed locally 1,690
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,140
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $71,020
    90th
    $79,910

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Florida $60,420
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $60,380
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,100

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,480
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,070
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,870
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$84,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Orlando, FL is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.47 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando 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 Orlando, FL is 1.9% above 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,140 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.