The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $65,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $70,030.
Pay spans roughly $45,700 at the 10th percentile to $96,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.37 per hour. An estimated 7,340 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $65,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $70,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.37 |
| 10th percentile | $45,700 |
| 90th percentile | $96,420 |
| Employment | 7,340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.