Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,420 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $39,700
90th percentile $67,780
Employed locally 220
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,700
    25th
    $47,770
    50th (median)
    $55,420
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $67,780

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,160
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,570
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southern Michigan is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.71 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan 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 Southern Michigan is 8.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,700 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,770.