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

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

Median annual salary $59,550 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $86,100
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $42,120
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $65,510
    90th
    $86,100

    Victoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $58,940
    Odessa, TX $58,840

    Related occupations in Victoria, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,670
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,100
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $76,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Victoria, TX is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.22 or more per hour.

    Is Victoria 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 Victoria, TX is 1.8% 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 Victoria?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Victoria, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,120.