The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $60,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,490.
Pay spans roughly $40,110 at the 10th percentile to $77,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.17 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $60,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,490 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.17 |
| 10th percentile | $40,110 |
| 90th percentile | $77,180 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.