Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,840 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $71,080
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $23,050
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $60,460
    90th
    $71,080

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,460
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $103,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $78,970
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $76,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in East-Central Montana is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.80 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana 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 East-Central Montana is 21.1% below 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,050.