Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $63,900 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $45,380
90th percentile $83,920
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,380
    25th
    $51,380
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $74,090
    90th
    $83,920

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,690
    Maryland $71,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,190
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,680
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Bismarck, ND is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.43 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Bismarck, ND is 5.4% above the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,380 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,380.