Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Texas
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Texas earn a median of $58,810 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,870
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,930; the top 10% earn over $81,660. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Texas
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- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$61,950 median in Texas
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,720 median in Texas
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$102,510 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Texas
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Texas?
The median is $58,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,930 and the top 10% earn over $81,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.