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

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

Median annual salary $59,430 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $44,290
90th percentile $78,290
Employed locally 410
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,290
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $66,770
    90th
    $78,290

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,830
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southeast Minnesota is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast 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 Southeast Minnesota is 2% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,290 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.