Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Iowa earn a median salary of $57,456 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $60,640. An estimated 4,240 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $51,880 to $61,040 depending on location.
$57,456
Avg median salary in Iowa
$61,040
Highest paying metro
$51,880
Lowest paying metro
4,240
Employed in Iowa
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inBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $61,040 | $51,260 | $74,050 | 570 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $60,830 | $51,750 | $85,960 | 480 |
| Ames, IA | $60,380 | $51,670 | $80,670 | 80 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,380 | $48,920 | $69,430 | 1,050 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $59,130 | $50,630 | $72,230 | 190 |
| Northwest Iowa | $57,190 | $47,960 | $64,800 | 400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $57,110 | $47,720 | $69,870 | 110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $56,790 | $46,670 | $68,190 | 180 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,120 | $46,970 | $68,890 | 220 |
| Northeast Iowa | $55,980 | $48,710 | $66,530 | 270 |
| Southwest Iowa | $52,640 | $44,430 | $63,550 | 250 |
| Southeast Iowa | $51,880 | $44,430 | $63,990 | 440 |