Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $60,320 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.00
10th percentile $42,290
90th percentile $86,360
Employed locally 170
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,290
    25th
    $51,420
    50th (median)
    $60,320
    75th
    $72,010
    90th
    $86,360

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,220
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,640
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,400
    Rochester, MN $63,320

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,050
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Mankato, MN is $29.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.54 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato 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 Mankato, MN is 0.5% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,290 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,420.