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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $53,160 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.56
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 260
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $53,160
    75th
    $58,560
    90th
    $77,900

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$39,520
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,160
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,040
    Tire Repairers and Changers$34,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Tyler, TX is $25.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.68 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler 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 Tyler, TX 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.