Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $52,870 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $35,210
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 60
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,210
    25th
    $45,330
    50th (median)
    $52,870
    75th
    $65,090
    90th
    $72,800

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Billings, MT $62,490
    Bozeman, MT $62,360
    Missoula, MT $58,170
    Binghamton, NY $57,600
    Helena, MT $53,020
    Sumter, SC $47,530

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $77,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,780
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $69,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Great Falls, MT is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls 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 Great Falls, MT is 12.8% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,210 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,330.