Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $59,220 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.47
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $75,490
Employed locally 320
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $59,220
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $75,490

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Washington $76,940
    Redding, CA $71,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550
    Salinas, CA $67,850

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,890
    Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$66,470
    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$59,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Elkhart, IN is $28.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN is 2.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.