Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Alabama
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Alabama earned a median of $50,470 a year ($24.26 an hour) and a mean of $54,120 in May 2025. The median is 18.3% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 51st of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $50,470
- Median hourly
- $24.26
- Mean annual
- $54,120
- Jobs on record
- 6,130
Grey needle: U.S. median, $61,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Alabama compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Alabama ranks 51st of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $29,610 more than the Alabama median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 49 | $52,330 | -15% | 4,090 |
| Guam | 50 | $51,720 | -16% | 30 |
| Alabama | 51 | $50,470 | -18% | 6,130 |
| West Virginia | 52 | $46,610 | -25% | 1,040 |
| Puerto Rico | 53 | $40,110 | -35% | 930 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Alabama pay go further after prices?
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the U.S. average, so the $50,470 median buys about what $56,821 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Alabama ranks 50th of 51, the same place it holds before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Alabama pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Huntsville, AL is highest at $55,110, 9.2% above the Alabama median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | $55,110 | 490 |
| Birmingham, AL | $55,040 | 1,590 |
| Decatur, AL | $52,250 | 150 |
| Montgomery, AL | $52,190 | 420 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,730 | 230 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $50,530 | 150 |
| Dothan, AL | $50,500 | 270 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $50,410 | 130 |
| Mobile, AL | $49,880 | 560 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $49,550 | 90 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $49,140 | 550 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $48,670 | 210 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $48,540 | 220 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $47,900 | 120 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $47,490 | 390 |
| Gadsden, AL | $46,740 | 110 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Alabama is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in Alabama?
BLS counts 6,130 jobs in Alabama, 2.1% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 18th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in Alabama, a location quotient of 1.55: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.55 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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