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

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

Median annual salary $45,960 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $60,530
Employed locally 200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $41,000
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $50,830
    90th
    $60,530

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,260
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,490
    Millwrights $63,870
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $79,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Alabama is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Alabama is 24.2% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,000.