Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $63,320 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $48,270
90th percentile $85,390
Employed locally 230
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,270
    25th
    $58,490
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $79,280
    90th
    $85,390

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 71% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 29% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $71,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,220
    Fargo, ND-MN $63,640
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $63,400
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $62,760

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,070
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $68,420
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Rochester, MN is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.25 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, MN is 4.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,270 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,490.