Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $62,850 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $53,310
    50th (median)
    $62,850
    75th
    $74,840
    90th
    $78,360

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Casper, WY $62,790
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,030
    Wyoming $59,970
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $59,630
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $57,820

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,140
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,430
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$51,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Cheyenne, WY is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne, WY is 3.6% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,310.