Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $57,960 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $40,440
90th percentile $76,710
Employed locally 190
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,440
    25th
    $49,040
    50th (median)
    $57,960
    75th
    $70,310
    90th
    $76,710

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 73% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 27% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,800
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $66,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,220

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53,090
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,790
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,960
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kenosha, WI is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha 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 Kenosha, WI is 4.4% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,440 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,040.