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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$28.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,944/year ($3,995/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,270 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $58,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,944 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $58,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,862 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,489 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,385 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,944 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,995 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Louisiana?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Louisiana is $58,680 per year ($28.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,800 and $69,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $58,680, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $47,944 per year ($3,995 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,270 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.