Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $58,170 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $24,670
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,670
    25th
    $48,160
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $65,790
    90th
    $77,350

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Binghamton, NY $57,600
    Helena, MT $53,020
    Great Falls, MT $52,870
    Sumter, SC $47,530

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,770
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $69,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,350
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Missoula, MT is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.36 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 4.1% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $24,670 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,160.