The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Rapid City, SD is $62,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,000.
Pay spans roughly $46,680 at the 10th percentile to $82,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.02 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Rapid City, SD.
| Median (annual) | $62,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.02 |
| 10th percentile | $46,680 |
| 90th percentile | $82,200 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.