Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Alabama
$54,120avg. a year
$26.02 an hour · 6,130 employed
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Alabama earn an average of $54,120 a year. That is $10,200 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $57,760.
$50,470Median pay
$26.02Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#50Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
11,590 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$57,760
$27.77 an hour
2130 jobs
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
$57,120
$27.46 an hour
3490 jobs
Huntsville, AL
$57,120
$27.46 an hour
4230 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$55,230
$26.55 an hour
5150 jobs
Decatur, AL
$54,860
$26.38 an hour
6420 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$54,410
$26.16 an hour
7560 jobs
Mobile, AL
$54,200
$26.06 an hour
8160 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$53,700
$25.82 an hour
9150 jobs
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL
$53,590
$25.77 an hour
10270 jobs
Dothan, AL
$53,030
$25.49 an hour
1190 jobs
Anniston-Oxford, AL
$52,750
$25.36 an hour
12120 jobs
Auburn-Opelika, AL
$51,430
$24.73 an hour
13110 jobs
Gadsden, AL
$49,150
$23.63 an hour
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Alabama bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| Alabama | $54,120 | $26.02 |
| Georgia | $64,230 | $30.88 |
| Florida | $62,750 | $30.17 |
| Tennessee | $60,590 | $29.13 |
| Mississippi | $56,670 | $27.24 |
Related jobs in Alabama
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,020
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,140
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,500
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35,430
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54,110
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53,610
Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Alabama?
The average is $54,120 a year, and the median is $50,470. That is $10,200 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$26.02 an hour on average; the median is $24.26.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($57,760), followed by Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL ($57,120). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Gadsden, AL ($49,150).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.