Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Louisiana earn a median salary of $52,765 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -13% vs the national median of $60,640. An estimated 2,940 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $41,600 to $59,330 depending on location.
$52,765
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$59,330
Highest paying metro
$41,600
Lowest paying metro
2,940
Employed in Louisiana
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inBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,330 | $48,340 | $64,160 | 640 |
| Houma, LA | $59,190 | $47,870 | $71,700 | 150 |
| Slidell, LA | $58,690 | $46,740 | $63,220 | 70 |
| New Orleans, LA | $58,430 | $47,740 | $71,700 | 680 |
| Lafayette, LA | $56,570 | $45,070 | $60,620 | 270 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,120 | $43,490 | $60,320 | 160 |
| Alexandria, LA | $51,530 | $46,670 | $59,710 | 70 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $50,910 | $45,180 | $62,020 | 110 |
| Hammond, LA | $50,630 | $44,660 | $59,140 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $50,350 | $42,240 | $60,830 | 110 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $46,800 | $39,410 | $55,630 | 120 |
| Shreveport, LA | $46,800 | $34,550 | $58,230 | 410 |
| Central Louisiana | $41,600 | $27,770 | $49,510 | 80 |