The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Lake Charles, LA is $50,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,000.
Pay spans roughly $38,110 at the 10th percentile to $69,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.48 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $50,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,000 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.48 |
| 10th percentile | $38,110 |
| 90th percentile | $69,880 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.