Bus and Truck Mechanics
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics *
U S |
$18.94 | $23.67 | $29.35 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$20.78 | $25.36 | $30.37 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.58 | $24.56 | $29.71 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$21.81 | $26.17 | $29.57 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.26 | $21.06 | $24.76 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.35 | $24.53 | $29.46 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.42 | $22.60 | $26.93 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.35 | $26.94 | $31.54 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 7,100 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Bus and Truck Mechanics most often work?
- Repair and Maintenance
- Truck Transportation
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 7,524 new Bus and Truck Mechanics to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 285,300 | 299,100 | 13,800 | 4.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7,380 | 7,856 | 476 | 6.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 934 | 1,036 | 102 | 10.9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 413 | 426 | 13 | 3.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 555 | 596 | 41 | 7.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 4,034 | 4,205 | 171 | 4.2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 679 | 738 | 59 | 8.7% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 696 | 763 | 67 | 9.6% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.