Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $50,360 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $69,350
Employed locally 90
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $40,240
    50th (median)
    $50,360
    75th
    $58,140
    90th
    $69,350

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,020
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,630
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $83,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $58,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Wichita Falls, TX is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.99 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX is 17% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,240.