Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,980 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.88
10th percentile $39,610
90th percentile $71,300
Employed locally 250
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,610
    25th
    $47,230
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $63,460
    90th
    $71,300

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$75,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,840
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $27.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.42 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois 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 Northwest Illinois is 4.4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,610 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,230.