Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $61,990–$82,320
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #22 of 312
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $72,800 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,770 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $61,770 and 3% above the CO statewide median of $70,480. It ranks #22 of 312 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in other CO metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $67,180 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,910 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,850 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,790 |
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Questions
What is the average Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $72,800 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,770 jobs pay between $61,990 and $82,320. The 10th percentile is $50,450 and the 90th is $98,130.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $61,770 and 3% above the CO statewide median of $70,480. It ranks #22 of 312 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make an hour in Denver?
About $35.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $72,800 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.80–$39.58 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.