Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Killeen, TX
The median bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Killeen-Temple, TX earns $54,400 a year, 12% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,824 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $41,840
- 25th percentile
- $50,080
- Median percentile
- $54,400
- 75th percentile
- $60,680
- 90th percentile
- $69,530
Based on 360 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$45,890 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $54,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,348 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,162 |
| Texas income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,824 |
| Every two weeks | $1,765 |
Does it go far here?
$59,694Median pay in Killeen, TX is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.1 vs 100).
32%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,217 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Killeen, TX
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $119,710 |
| Construction Managers | $96,930 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,890 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,440 |
| Project Management Specialists | $90,120 |
| Management Analysts | $88,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | $87,920 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $83,780 |
All bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salaries · Take-home pay in Texas