Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Colorado
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Colorado earned a median of $70,480 a year ($33.89 an hour) and a mean of $71,010 in May 2025. The median is 14.1% above the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 9th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $70,480
- Median hourly
- $33.89
- Mean annual
- $71,010
- Jobs on record
- 4,600
Grey needle: U.S. median, $61,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Colorado compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Colorado ranks 9th of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $9,600 more than the Colorado median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $72,340 | +17% | 8,160 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | $71,390 | +16% | 1,040 |
| Colorado | 9 | $70,480 | +14% | 4,600 |
| New York | 10 | $70,100 | +13% | 13,230 |
| Nevada | 11 | $68,410 | +11% | 1,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Colorado pay go further after prices?
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the U.S. average, so the $70,480 median buys about what $68,393 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Colorado ranks 9th of 51, the same place it holds before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Colorado pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Boulder, CO is highest at $79,030, 12.1% above the Colorado median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $79,030 | 150 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,800 | 2,770 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $67,180 | 200 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $64,160 | 170 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $63,910 | 310 |
| Greeley, CO | $62,850 | 350 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $62,790 | 210 |
| Pueblo, CO | $60,990 | 90 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $60,640 | 150 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $60,310 | 160 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Colorado is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in Colorado?
BLS counts 4,600 jobs in Colorado, 1.6% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 22nd largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.6 of every 1,000 jobs in Colorado, a location quotient of 0.86: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.86 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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