The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ames, IA is $60,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $66,080.
Pay spans roughly $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $88,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.03 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $60,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $66,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.03 |
| 10th percentile | $46,800 |
| 90th percentile | $88,120 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.