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

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

Median annual salary $56,880 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $37,830
90th percentile $74,600
Employed locally 280
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,830
    25th
    $47,330
    50th (median)
    $56,880
    75th
    $63,100
    90th
    $74,600

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,990
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56,160
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in South Illinois is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.43 or more per hour.

    Is South 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 South Illinois is 6.2% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,830 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,330.