Texas Median
$58,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $61,770
State Rank
#41 of 51
29,870 employed here
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in Texas?
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Texas take home a median of $58,810 annually — roughly $28.27 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $61,770.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $40,930 while the top 10% make $81,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,520 and $70,400 a year.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,930 | $19.68 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,520 | $22.85 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $58,810 | $28.27 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $70,400 | $33.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,660 | $39.26 |
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How Texas compares
Texas ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in other states
Hawaii $80,080Washington $77,900Alaska $75,580Maryland $74,790California $73,950Massachusetts $73,270New Jersey $72,340New Hampshire $71,390Colorado $70,480New York $70,100Nevada $68,410Connecticut $67,300Rhode Island $67,270Minnesota $66,840North Dakota $66,110District of Columbia $65,200Utah $64,350Illinois $64,340Oregon $63,970Delaware $63,590Wisconsin $62,450Pennsylvania $61,740Arizona $61,680Wyoming $61,580Michigan $61,420Georgia $61,370Virginia $61,090Maine $60,850Indiana $60,610Florida $60,490Ohio $60,470Montana $59,990Iowa $59,680Kansas $59,460Vermont $59,390Missouri $59,360South Carolina $59,330Idaho $59,230Tennessee $59,190Nebraska $59,140Louisiana $58,680South Dakota $58,120North Carolina $57,490New Mexico $55,910Kentucky $55,480Oklahoma $55,340Mississippi $54,360Arkansas $52,330Alabama $50,470West Virginia $46,610
Working as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Texas
Nationally, about 290,000 people work as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($58,810) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make in Texas?
The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Texas is $58,810 per year, or about $28.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,930 at the entry level to $81,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists about 5% less than the national median of $61,770. Texas ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,810 a year. About 29,870 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.