Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $62,070 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $86,490
Employed locally 160
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $62,070
    75th
    $79,470
    90th
    $86,490

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 68% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 32% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,610
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Fort Collins, CO is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.56 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins, CO is 2.4% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.