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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $58,490 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $74,980
Employed locally 300
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $48,050
    50th (median)
    $58,490
    75th
    $66,520
    90th
    $74,980

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,120
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$62,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Pensacola, FL is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola 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 Pensacola, FL is 3.5% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,050.