Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,950 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.23
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 260
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $59,610
    50th (median)
    $64,950
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $84,180

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,630
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64,550
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$79,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwest Colorado is $31.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.76 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado 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 Northwest Colorado is 7.1% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,610.