Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists is $35.45 an hour ($73,730 a year). About 4,290 people work in this job there.

$35.45Median hourly pay
$61,620–$79,800Middle half of workers, yearly
4,290People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($61,770). It is 10% higher than the Minnesota median ($66,840).

Pay range for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.71$51,390
25% of workers$29.62$61,620
Half of workers (median)$35.45$73,730
75% of workers$38.36$79,800
90% of workers$45.25$94,110

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$73,7304,290
Duluth$68,240370
St. Cloud$64,410330
Rochester$63,950350
Mankato$62,170180

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 24,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,200

Other job titles for this job

Motor MechanicPower Generation Equipment RepairerBiodiesel Engine SpecialistBoat Diesel Motor MechanicBoat Engine InstallerBoat Engine MechanicBus Engine MechanicBus Garage MechanicBus MechanicBus Motor MechanicBus OverhaulerBus Transmission Mechanic

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