Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $56,750 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $38,480
90th percentile $72,640
Employed locally 140
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,480
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $56,750
    75th
    $64,550
    90th
    $72,640

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Washington $76,940
    Redding, CA $71,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550
    Salinas, CA $67,850

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,330
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,580
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,600
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $99,080
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Terre Haute, IN is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.66 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute, IN is 6.4% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,480 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.