Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $56,840 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $78,480
Employed locally 2,200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $56,840
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $78,480

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 23% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $60,760
    Midland, TX $60,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,020
    Victoria, TX $59,550
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,770
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in San Antonio, TX is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 6.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.