Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Diesel Mechanics
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Louisiana earn a median of $58,680 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($61,770)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900; the top 10% earn over $79,160. Nationally the range is $44,530 to $88,740.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,780 median in Louisiana
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,260 median in Louisiana
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$53,080 median in Louisiana
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$43,200 median in Louisiana
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians$101,170 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60,260 median in Louisiana
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists pay in Louisiana
How much do bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists make in Louisiana?
The median is $58,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,900 and the top 10% earn over $79,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $61,770). Living costs are not included.