Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $60,660 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $77,180
Employed locally 210
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $60,660
    75th
    $69,670
    90th
    $77,180

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 1% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $77,720
    Washington $76,940
    Redding, CA $71,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,750
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,550
    Salinas, CA $67,850

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,460
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lafayette, IN is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.37 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette 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 Lafayette, IN is 0% above 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.