Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay range in Terre Haute
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,170 or more. The middle half of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Terre Haute earn between $47,020 and $62,580.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $57KMedian
- $63K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,150 | $4,679 | $27.00 |
| Median | $57,390 | $4,782 | $27.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,020 | $3,918 | $22.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,580 | $5,215 | $30.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Terre Haute vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Terre Haute earn 8% less than the Indiana average ($61,200) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($64,320). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $61,770.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute | $56,150 | $57,390 | $39,430 | $74,170 | 170 |
| Indiana | $61,200 | $60,610 | $44,160 | $79,730 | 8,840 |
| United States | $64,320 | $61,770 | $44,530 | $88,740 | 289,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary after taxes in Terre Haute
On the average salary of $56,150, a single filer in Terre Haute takes home about $44,539 a year, or $3,712 a month and $1,713 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Is Terre Haute a good place for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Terre Haute area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.8), so the average $56,150 buys what about $63,954 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Terre Haute ($44,870). A typical home costs $167,654, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in other Indiana cities
Terre Haute ranks 12th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($62,910).
- Indianapolis$62,910
- Fort Wayne$61,560
- South Bend$61,060
- Elkhart$60,610
- Michigan City$60,350
- Lafayette$59,890
- Kokomo$59,020
- Muncie$58,650
- Evansville$58,600
- Terre Haute$56,150
All Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($85,960).
- San Jose, CA$85,960
- Seattle, WA$84,730
- San Francisco, CA$81,180
- Bremerton, WA$80,200
- Napa, CA$79,120
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary by city
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Terre Haute: questions
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make an hour in Terre Haute?
$27.00 an hour on average, and $27.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salary in Terre Haute?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists take-home pay in Terre Haute?
About $44,539 a year ($3,712 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,150. Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
Do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists earn more in Terre Haute than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($64,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3031; area Terre Haute, IN (45460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Terre Haute's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.