Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $53,190 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.57
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $74,520
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $47,930
    50th (median)
    $53,190
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $74,520

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 11% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $73,790
    Alaska $73,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,540
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,280
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $43,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,240
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Tuscaloosa, AL is $25.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,930.