The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $60,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,000.
Pay spans roughly $44,480 at the 10th percentile to $79,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.03 per hour. An estimated 1,050 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $60,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.03 |
| 10th percentile | $44,480 |
| 90th percentile | $79,240 |
| Employment | 1,050 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.