Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $50,260 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $64,680
Employed locally 120
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $43,950
    50th (median)
    $50,260
    75th
    $61,470
    90th
    $64,680

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,150
    Minnesota $64,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,080
    Minot, ND $63,050

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,130
    Tire Repairers and Changers$35,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Muskegon, MI is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.44 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon 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 Muskegon, MI is 17.1% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,950.