Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $58,460 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 550
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $58,460
    75th
    $65,730
    90th
    $75,570

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,040
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,700
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,110
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Central Wisconsin is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.69 or more per hour.

    Is South Central 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 South Central Wisconsin is 3.6% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.