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

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

Median annual salary $59,090 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.41
10th percentile $41,580
90th percentile $79,420
Employed locally 450
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,580
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $59,090
    75th
    $68,500
    90th
    $79,420

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,560
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,450
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $56,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $28.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.57 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 2.6% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,580 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.