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

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

Median annual salary $55,650 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.75
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $75,620
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $55,650
    75th
    $67,350
    90th
    $75,620

    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 Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,880
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,400
    Tire Repairers and Changers$37,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Montana is $26.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Montana is 8.2% 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 Montana?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.