The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Illinois is $62,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,140.
Pay spans roughly $44,720 at the 10th percentile to $95,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.17 per hour. An estimated 9,920 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $62,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.17 |
| 10th percentile | $44,720 |
| 90th percentile | $95,610 |
| Employment | 9,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.