Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Minnesota
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Minnesota earn a median of $66,840 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,840
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,300
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,810; the top 10% earn over $90,520. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Minnesota
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$81,980 median in Minnesota
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,010 median in Minnesota
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$65,000 median in Minnesota
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55,990 median in Minnesota
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$94,390 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Minnesota
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Minnesota?
The median is $66,840 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,810 and the top 10% earn over $90,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.