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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $58,690 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $72,710
Employed locally 70
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $46,740
    50th (median)
    $58,690
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $72,710

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary is 26% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,300
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,300
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Slidell, LA is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.10 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell 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 Slidell, LA is 3.2% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,740.