The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $56,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,260.
Pay spans roughly $40,260 at the 10th percentile to $85,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.30 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA.
| Median (annual) | $56,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,260 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.30 |
| 10th percentile | $40,260 |
| 90th percentile | $85,770 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.