Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $61,320 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $45,630
90th percentile $82,530
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,630
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $72,580
    90th
    $82,530

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $73,000
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $64,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $62,770
    Rapid City, SD $62,440
    Lewiston, ID-WA $62,190

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,450
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,000
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,410
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.03 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 1.1% above the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,630 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.