Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Illinois
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $64,340 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,760; the top 10% earn over $97,670. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$47,840 median in Illinois
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46,190 median in Illinois
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$104,440 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,200 median in Illinois
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $64,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,760 and the top 10% earn over $97,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.