Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $60,786 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.2% vs the national median of $60,640. An estimated 9,680 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $56,160 to $70,660 depending on location.
$60,786
Avg median salary in Illinois
$70,660
Highest paying metro
$56,160
Lowest paying metro
9,680
Employed in Illinois
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inBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $70,660 | $56,860 | $77,220 | 190 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $65,240 | $56,820 | $83,590 | 7,340 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,630 | $54,190 | $82,660 | 110 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,640 | $46,030 | $75,250 | 210 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,760 | $50,790 | $75,350 | 130 |
| East Central Illinois | $59,530 | $48,980 | $72,320 | 310 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,280 | $49,380 | $65,950 | 120 |
| Northwest Illinois | $57,980 | $47,230 | $63,460 | 250 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,890 | $47,610 | $70,570 | 220 |
| West Central Illinois | $57,780 | $49,730 | $62,340 | 410 |
| South Illinois | $56,880 | $47,330 | $63,100 | 280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,160 | $46,490 | $62,800 | 110 |