Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,770 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $44,060
90th percentile $75,280
Employed locally 280
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,060
    25th
    $47,300
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $68,530
    90th
    $75,280

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,600
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,480
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southeast-Central Idaho is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho 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 Southeast-Central Idaho is 3.1% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,060 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,300.