Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,800 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $37,500
90th percentile $72,090
Employed locally 190
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,500
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $56,800
    75th
    $64,950
    90th
    $72,090

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$42,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,810
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,470
    Wind Turbine Service Technicians$64,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,390
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$52,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado is 6.3% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,500 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.