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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Pocatello, ID

The median bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Pocatello, ID earns $56,290 a year, 9% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,702 a month.

10th percentile
$45,960
25th percentile
$48,880
Median percentile
$56,290
75th percentile
$60,030
90th percentile
$69,720

Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$44,426 take-home a year
Gross pay$56,290
Federal income tax−$4,575
Social Security + Medicare−$4,306
Idaho income tax (approx.)−$2,983
Monthly take-home$3,702
Every two weeks$1,709

Does it go far here?

$63,314Median pay in Pocatello, ID is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.9 vs 100).
26%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($960 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Pocatello, ID

JobMedian pay
Registered Nurses$78,780
General and Operations Managers$78,100
Customer Service Representatives$37,940
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,560
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,390
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,320
Retail Salespersons$30,220
Cashiers$28,910

All bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists salaries · Take-home pay in Idaho