SOC 49-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists — West Central Illinois
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $61,300, median pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in West Central Illinois, IL tracks the national median of $61,770 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $61,300, median pay for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in West Central Illinois, IL tracks the national median of $61,770 closely. Pay ranges from under $45,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,290 to $70,020.
Employment stands at 390, or 2.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $65,680. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 129th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $53,290 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $61,300 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $70,020 | +13.4% |
| 90th | $80,120 | +29.7% |
| Mean | $62,300 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $65,680 | 8,660 | |
| 2 | Peoria | $63,850 | 250 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $62,790 | 110 | |
| 4 | Champaign | $62,180 | 160 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $62,000 | 130 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $61,470 | 130 | |
| 7 | Rockford | $61,020 | 310 | |
| 8 | Kankakee | $58,230 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Central Illinois sit close to the national average, so $61,300 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,300US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,300 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,910 to $80,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $65,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in West Central Illinois, IL?
The median annual wage is $61,300, or $29.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $61,770, so pay in West Central Illinois, IL is 0.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Central Illinois, IL earns more than $80,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $65,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 jobs in this occupation in West Central Illinois, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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