Bus & Truck Mechanics Salary in Texas
Median Annual Salary
$57,870
$27.82/hr
Salary Range
$38,730 – $79,750
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
29,730
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$59,969
real purchasing power
4.6% below the national median ($60,640)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,730 (entry)$57,870 (median)$79,750 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.3%
$13,130 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $60,760 | 1,530 |
| Midland | $60,460 | 670 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60,180 | 6,400 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $60,020 | 8,990 |
| Victoria | $59,550 | 80 |
| Sherman-Denison | $58,940 | 80 |
| Odessa | $58,840 | 410 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $58,640 | 290 |
| Abilene | $58,510 | 200 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $56,840 | 2,200 |
| Waco | $56,770 | 270 |
| College Station-Bryan | $56,580 | 190 |
| San Angelo | $55,580 | 120 |
| Tyler | $53,160 | 260 |
| Killeen-Temple | $53,020 | 390 |
| Amarillo | $52,300 | 380 |
| Longview | $51,880 | 320 |
| Wichita Falls | $50,360 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $50,030 | 390 |
| Corpus Christi | $49,230 | 320 |
| Texarkana | $49,190 | 200 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $48,550 | 280 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $47,900 | 610 |
| El Paso | $46,780 | 1,100 |
| Laredo | $46,180 | 750 |
| Eagle Pass | $43,270 | 30 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.