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

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

Median annual salary $46,800 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $61,330
Employed locally 120
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $39,410
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $55,630
    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,000
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $61,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,850
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $45,650
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Northeast Louisiana is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.76 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast 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 Northeast Louisiana is 22.8% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,410.