Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $56,160 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.00
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $76,970
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $46,490
    50th (median)
    $56,160
    75th
    $62,800
    90th
    $76,970

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 18% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $71,150
    Decatur, IL $70,660
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $67,430

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,030
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,930
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Kankakee, IL is $27.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.59 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL is 7.4% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,490.