Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Colorado
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Colorado earn a median of $70,480 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,600
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450; the top 10% earn over $96,450. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$102,780 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Colorado
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Colorado?
The median is $70,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,450 and the top 10% earn over $96,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.