Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,890 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.80
10th percentile $40,880
90th percentile $74,880
Employed locally 580
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,880
    25th
    $50,150
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $72,990
    90th
    $74,880

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,600
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeastern Wisconsin is $28.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.44 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 1.2% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,880 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,150.