Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Alabama: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 32 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists postings on yourjobs.com in Alabama between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 16% stated pay. Only 5 postings stated pay, fewer than the 30 needed to publish a median advertised hourly rate. This page was built 20 October 2026.
84% of these postings are from US Foods.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $23.00 | $47,840 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 32 |
| Postings that stated pay | 5 (16%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 100% |
| Employers | 3 |
| Cities | 28 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $23.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- As stated
- $23.00 per hour
- Job title
- Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
- Employer
- Penske Logistic
- Location
- Daphne, Alabama
- First seen
- 3 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…res on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.Pay-$23.00/hr Shift-Wed - Sat, 6:30AM - 5:00PM About Penske…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs in Alabama
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Foods | 27 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 32 | 5 | 0% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $58,970 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay across the US
- Current Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists jobs
- Top employers hiring in Alabama
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 08:28.
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Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Alabama, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/diesel-mechanics/alabama