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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $62,700 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $78,730
Employed locally 2,840
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $51,180
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $70,360
    90th
    $78,730

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 19% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Indianapolis, IN is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.65 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 3.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,180.