Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $59,250 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.49
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 170
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $59,250
    75th
    $64,270
    90th
    $77,600

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 77% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 23% 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 Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,210
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,980
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,370
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Idaho Falls, ID is $28.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.30 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls, ID 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.