Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Salary in Louisiana
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Louisiana earned a median of $58,680 a year ($28.21 an hour) and a mean of $58,930 in May 2025. The median is 5.0% below the U.S. median of $61,770, ranking 42nd of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $58,680
- Median hourly
- $28.21
- Mean annual
- $58,930
- Jobs on record
- 3,270
Grey needle: U.S. median, $61,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Louisiana compare on pay for bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists?
Louisiana ranks 42nd of 53 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $80,080, $21,400 more than the Louisiana median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 40 | $59,140 | -4% | 2,720 |
| Texas | 41 | $58,810 | -5% | 29,870 |
| Louisiana | 42 | $58,680 | -5% | 3,270 |
| South Dakota | 43 | $58,120 | -6% | 1,340 |
| North Carolina | 44 | $57,490 | -7% | 11,070 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Louisiana pay go further after prices?
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the U.S. average, so the $58,680 median buys about what $66,525 buys at average U.S. prices, above the $61,770 U.S. median. On this measure Louisiana ranks 13th of 51, up from 42nd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Louisiana pay bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA is highest at $60,490, 3.1% above the Louisiana median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $60,490 | 440 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,460 | 710 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,300 | 640 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $59,820 | 190 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $59,130 | 90 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $57,410 | 140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $55,290 | 270 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $52,160 | 110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $50,520 | 90 |
| Monroe, LA | $49,770 | 190 |
| Hammond, LA | $49,600 | 90 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,880 | 80 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,820 | 130 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Louisiana is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in Louisiana?
BLS counts 3,270 jobs in Louisiana, 1.1% of the 289,960 in the U.S. That is the 30th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Louisiana, a location quotient of 0.91: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.91 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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