Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $60,380 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 1,050
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $60,380
    75th
    $69,430
    90th
    $79,240

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 72% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 28% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,080
    California $70,650
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $70,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $68,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $67,380

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,590
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,630
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,840
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 0.4% below 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.