The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lafayette, LA is $56,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,600.
Pay spans roughly $40,950 at the 10th percentile to $73,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.20 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $56,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.20 |
| 10th percentile | $40,950 |
| 90th percentile | $73,080 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.