Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $58,940 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $40,310
90th percentile $81,690
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,310
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $58,940
    75th
    $68,410
    90th
    $81,690

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Odessa, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,930
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$64,110
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$51,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Sherman, TX is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman 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 Sherman, TX is 2.8% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,310 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.