Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,430 -2% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $76,080
Employed locally 200
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $68,780
    90th
    $76,080

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,250
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,130
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Colorado is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.