SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Racine, WI is $64,770 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 Racine, WI is $64,770 per year, close to the national median of $61,770 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $46,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,130 to $71,630.
Employment stands at 290, or 3.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Janesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $67,140. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 101st of 265 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | −24.3% |
| 25th | $59,130 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,770 | +4.9% |
| 75th | $71,630 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $76,750 | +24.3% |
| Mean | $64,240 | +4.0% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $67,140 | 240 | |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $65,400 | 260 | |
| 3 | Appleton | $63,860 | 270 | |
| 4 | Madison | $63,850 | 840 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $62,920 | 1,380 | |
| 6 | Fond du Lac | $62,560 | 120 | |
| 7 | Eau Claire | $62,400 | 270 | |
| 8 | La Crosse | $61,100 | 260 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $60,860 | 430 | |
| 10 | Kenosha | $59,940 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,770 goes as far as $68,831 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,831US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,770 a year, 4.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,730 to $76,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $67,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $64,770, or $31.14 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 Racine, WI is 4.9% higher. 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 Racine, WI earns more than $76,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,730 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 Janesville, at $67,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. 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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