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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

In Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists earn $49,830 at the median, or about $23.96 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

$50K
Median annual
$23.96/hr
Hourly rate
$34K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,506/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,830/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,094/mo

About bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 287,230
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area employed: 240
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Bar chart showing Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary percentiles in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $33,890, 25th percentile $41,600, median $49,830, 75th percentile $61,280, 90th percentile $76,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$34K25th$42KMedian$50K75th$61K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary percentiles in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $33,890, 25th percentile $41,600, median $49,830, 75th percentile $61,280, 90th percentile $76,430. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.

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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$79K+30%670
Washington$77K+27%6,880
Alaska$73K+21%740
Maryland$72K+18%3,210
California$71K+17%21,730
Connecticut$70K+16%2,370
New Jersey$69K+13%8,360
Massachusetts$68K+11%4,660
New York$67K+10%14,320
New Hampshire$66K+8%860
District of Columbia$66K+8%90
Nevada$65K+7%1,860
Rhode Island$65K+7%400
Minnesota$64K+6%6,790
North Dakota$63K+5%1,540
Utah$63K+4%2,930
Illinois$63K+3%9,920
Oregon$63K+3%4,030
Delaware$62K+2%640
South Dakota$61K+1%1,130
Indiana$61K+1%8,730
Vermont$61K+0%570
Florida$60K-0%12,570
Pennsylvania$60K-0%13,560
Georgia$60K-1%11,470
Wisconsin$60K-1%7,170
Missouri$60K-1%6,520
Wyoming$60K-1%1,030
Maine$60K-1%1,590
Ohio$60K-2%14,170
Michigan$59K-2%8,330
Arizona$59K-2%5,430
Tennessee$59K-3%6,640
Iowa$59K-3%4,270
Idaho$59K-3%1,720
Kansas$59K-3%3,770
Virginia$59K-3%7,870
Nebraska$58K-4%3,330
Texas$58K-5%29,730
Montana$57K-6%1,110
Louisiana$55K-10%3,050
North Carolina$53K-12%10,290
Kentucky$53K-13%3,920
South Carolina$52K-14%3,260
New Mexico$52K-15%1,630
Arkansas$51K-15%4,580
Oklahoma$51K-16%3,420
Mississippi$50K-17%3,010
West Virginia$49K-19%1,110
Alabama$49K-19%5,650
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Frequently asked questions

How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?

The median is $49,830 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,890, and experienced bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists can clear $76,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,506/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 40.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salary go in Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?

Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salary is worth about $49,830 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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