Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $63,050 +4% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $44,700
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 130
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,700
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $63,050
    75th
    $75,090
    90th
    $80,730

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $71,690
    Maryland $71,620
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,950
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,980
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$90,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Minot, ND is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

    Is Minot 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 Minot, ND is 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,700 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.