Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Idaho
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Idaho earn a median of $59,230 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,960; the top 10% earn over $77,800. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,250 median in Idaho
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,830 median in Idaho
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,740 median in Idaho
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$60,810 median in Idaho
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$55,320 median in Idaho
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$124,440 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Idaho
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Idaho?
The median is $59,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,960 and the top 10% earn over $77,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.