Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,990 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $39,890
90th percentile $81,730
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,890
    25th
    $46,980
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $74,470
    90th
    $81,730

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,050
    Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,680
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Florida is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida 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 South Florida is 2.7% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,890 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,980.