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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $46,800 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $68,170
Employed locally 410
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $46,800
    75th
    $58,230
    90th
    $68,170

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 14% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,200
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Shreveport, LA is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport 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 Shreveport, LA 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.