Louisiana
Diesel Mechanic pay in Louisiana
What diesel mechanics earn in Louisiana: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 12 listed training programs.
- $58,930Average pay (state)
- $38,900Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $58,680Median pay (state)
- $79,160Top 10% earn over
3,270 jobs in Louisiana · 12 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Louisiana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $38,900 | $46,800 | $58,680 | $69,100 | $79,160 | $58,930 | 3,270 |
| United States | $44,530 | $50,540 | $61,770 | $75,470 | $88,740 | $64,320 | 289,960 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $39,700 | $46,000 | $60,490 | $75,990 | $75,990 | $60,240 | 440 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,680 | $49,350 | $60,460 | $73,580 | $87,240 | $62,410 | 710 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,930 | $48,050 | $60,300 | $70,540 | $80,300 | $60,850 | 640 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $38,210 | $47,320 | $59,820 | $76,940 | $85,930 | $62,600 | 190 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $44,920 | $48,410 | $59,130 | $69,680 | $79,240 | $60,290 | 90 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $38,300 | $46,960 | $57,410 | $65,700 | $81,190 | $58,360 | 140 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,230 | $46,130 | $55,290 | $61,020 | $75,900 | $55,390 | 270 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,540 | $40,860 | $50,520 | $61,270 | $67,790 | $52,650 | 90 |
| Monroe, LA | $36,900 | $37,470 | $49,770 | $61,820 | $74,650 | $53,440 | 190 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,610 | $42,010 | $49,600 | $61,460 | $74,890 | $52,680 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Louisiana
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Louisiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Baton Rouge, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $4,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Schriever, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 39 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Monroe, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $4,159 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 8 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northshore Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lacombe, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $4,299 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Minden, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Minden, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $4,109 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| South Louisiana Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| South Louisiana Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lafayette, LA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 22 | $4,210 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.