Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Indiana
$61,200avg. a year
$29.42 an hour · 8,840 employed
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Indiana earn an average of $61,200 a year. That is $3,120 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $71,390.
$60,610Median pay
$29.42Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
18,660 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$71,390
$34.32 an hour
22,300 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$63,250
$30.41 an hour
32,850 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$62,910
$30.24 an hour
41,480 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$62,180
$29.89 an hour
5780 jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
$61,560
$29.60 an hour
6350 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$61,060
$29.36 an hour
7430 jobs
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
$60,610
$29.14 an hour
8110 jobs
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
$60,350
$29.02 an hour
9210 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$59,890
$28.79 an hour
1060 jobs
Kokomo, IN
$59,020
$28.37 an hour
11100 jobs
Muncie, IN
$58,650
$28.20 an hour
12330 jobs
Evansville, IN
$58,600
$28.17 an hour
1380 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$56,380
$27.11 an hour
1480 jobs
Columbus, IN
$56,150
$26.99 an hour
15170 jobs
Terre Haute, IN
$56,150
$27.00 an hour
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,320 | $30.92 |
| Indiana | $61,200 | $29.42 |
| Illinois | $69,220 | $33.28 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | $29.87 |
| Ohio | $61,190 | $29.42 |
| Kentucky | $57,370 | $27.58 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,710
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69,550
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58,010
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38,100
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$66,000
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,590
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Indiana?
The average is $61,200 a year, and the median is $60,610. That is $3,120 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $64,320.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$29.42 an hour on average; the median is $29.14.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($71,390), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($63,250). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Terre Haute, IN ($56,150).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.