Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $63,420 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $47,150
90th percentile $84,950
Employed locally 360
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,150
    25th
    $50,060
    50th (median)
    $63,420
    75th
    $73,130
    90th
    $84,950

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $77,270
    Boulder, CO $75,950
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $70,340

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,140
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,900
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,920
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,170
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.78 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 4.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,150 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,060.