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

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

Median annual salary $58,490 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $35,510
90th percentile $74,130
Employed locally 170
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,510
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $58,490
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $74,130

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,840
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,160
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwestern Wisconsin is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.32 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern 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 Northwestern Wisconsin is 3.5% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,510 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.