Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $62,160 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.89
10th percentile $46,870
90th percentile $82,100
Employed locally 130
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,870
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $62,160
    75th
    $79,600
    90th
    $82,100

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 13% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,760
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,070
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $51,060
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,650
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Grand Junction, CO is $29.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.02 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction, CO is 2.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,870 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.