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

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

Median annual salary $50,350 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $70,950
Employed locally 110
National median $60,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $42,240
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $60,830
    90th
    $70,950

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,460
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,120
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $49,340
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $29,120
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Southwest Louisiana is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.55 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Louisiana is 17% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,240.