Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,370 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.58
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $77,990
Employed locally 450
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $57,370
    75th
    $66,050
    90th
    $77,990

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,640
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,620
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $49,430
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Western Wisconsin is $27.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin 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 Western Wisconsin is 5.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.