Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,600 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $19,850
90th percentile $61,330
Employed locally 80
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,850
    25th
    $27,770
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $61,330

    Top-paying metros for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $83,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $82,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Napa, CA $79,580

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $35,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,860
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $63,170
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $91,990
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Central Louisiana is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries?

    The median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Central Louisiana is 31.4% below the national median of $60,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $19,850 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,770.