SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Battle Creek, MI is $58,810 per year, close to the national median of $61,770 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Battle Creek, MI is $58,810 per year, close to the national median of $61,770 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,360 and $64,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,610 and the ninetieth at $73,950.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $65,770. Of the 223 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $49,360 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $58,810 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $64,090 | +3.8% |
| 90th | $73,950 | +19.7% |
| Mean | $57,520 | −6.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $65,770 | 220 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $63,360 | 3,820 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $63,240 | 150 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $63,030 | 90 | |
| 5 | Flint | $61,780 | 170 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $61,740 | 400 | |
| 7 | Midland | $61,380 | 40 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $61,240 | 1,550 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $60,530 | 90 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $60,200 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Battle Creek run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,810 goes as far as $61,133 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,133US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,810 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,610 to $73,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $65,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Battle Creek, MI?
The median annual wage is $58,810, or $28.27 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in Battle Creek, MI is 4.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Battle Creek, MI earns more than $73,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $65,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Battle Creek, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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