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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $56,570 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.20
10th percentile $40,950
90th percentile $73,080
Employed locally 270
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,950
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $56,570
    75th
    $60,620
    90th
    $73,080

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 7% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,450
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,820
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $77,100
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $73,820
    Alaska $73,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,180

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,140
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,530
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $51,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,270

    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, LA is $27.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 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, LA is 6.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,950 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.