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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists



Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 55030$29.75/hr$21.04/hr$24.74/hr$29.22/hr$34.51/hr$39.10/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining150$40.43/hr
Construction590$35.53/hr
Manufacturing160$30.74/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,660$30.94/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Financial Activities450$30.10/hr
Professional and Business Services530$30.88/hr
Education and Health Services60$33.77/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services380$29.39/hr
Public Administration810$37.11/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 90$29.81/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 170$29.64/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 180$31.16/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 230$31.11/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 240$31.55/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 320$30.53/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 350$35.16/hr1.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 360$35.16/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 410$29.20/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 420$29.14/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 450$29.04/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 480$31.28/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 550$29.22/hr4.2%
Southeast Minnesota 550$30.42/hr5.3%
Southwest Minnesota 570$29.03/hr3.6%
Central Minnesota 830$30.87/hr7.2%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,690$34.14/hr2.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,150$33.78/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,790$31.62/hr3.7%




  • Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps and compressors.
  • Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  • Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
  • Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
  • Repair or adjust seats, doors, or windows.
  • Use handtools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
  • Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.