Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,980 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $41,900
90th percentile $81,770
Employed locally 270
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,900
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $55,980
    75th
    $66,530
    90th
    $81,770

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,850
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,310
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeast Iowa is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa is 7.7% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,900 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.