The median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $58,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,300.
Pay spans roughly $43,050 at the 10th percentile to $85,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.09 per hour. An estimated 680 people work as bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $58,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.09 |
| 10th percentile | $43,050 |
| 90th percentile | $85,960 |
| Employment | 680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.