Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Minnesota
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Minnesota earn an average of $69,320 a year. That is $5,000 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $71,900.
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Average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Minnesota vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| Minnesota | $69,320 | $33.33 |
| North Dakota | $68,600 | $32.98 |
| Wisconsin | $64,150 | $30.84 |
| Iowa | $60,900 | $29.28 |
| South Dakota | $59,480 | $28.60 |
Related jobs in Minnesota
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59,300
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$76,880
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65,530
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90,160
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44,340
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56,330
Average pay, Minnesota, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Minnesota?
The average is $69,320 a year, and the median is $66,840. That is $5,000 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in Minnesota?
$33.33 an hour on average; the median is $32.14.
Where in Minnesota do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($71,900), followed by Duluth, MN-WI ($70,780). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Sioux Falls, SD-MN ($61,970).
How does Minnesota rank?
Minnesota ranks #14 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.