Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $61,320 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $41,710
90th percentile $86,530
Employed locally 250
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,710
    25th
    $50,700
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $86,530

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $78,800
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $69,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $66,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,220

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,010
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,520
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,790
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Oshkosh, WI is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.72 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh, WI is 1.1% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,710 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,700.