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

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

Median annual salary $57,190 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $77,620
Employed locally 400
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $47,960
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $64,800
    90th
    $77,620

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,070
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,050
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northwest Iowa is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.82 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest 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 Northwest Iowa is 5.7% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,960.