The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Iowa is $58,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,290.
Pay spans roughly $40,260 at the 10th percentile to $81,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.27 per hour. An estimated 4,270 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $58,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.27 |
| 10th percentile | $40,260 |
| 90th percentile | $81,990 |
| Employment | 4,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.