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

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

Median annual salary $59,300 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.51
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 420
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $59,300
    75th
    $67,410
    90th
    $83,200

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,930
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,080
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,870
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $28.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.37 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Minnesota is 2.2% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.