Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,280 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $37,200
90th percentile $69,000
Employed locally 360
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,200
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $53,420
    90th
    $69,000

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,160
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $52,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,320
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,780
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,610
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southeast Alabama is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.98 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama 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 Southeast Alabama is 23.7% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,200 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.