Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Iowa
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $59,680 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,710; the top 10% earn over $80,080. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69,890 median in Iowa
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,290 median in Iowa
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,930 median in Iowa
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians$74,880 median in Iowa
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,830 median in Iowa
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$100,500 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $59,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,710 and the top 10% earn over $80,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.