California diesel mechanic salary

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Average California diesel mechanic salary

$48,899yearly

$23.96 hourly rate

Entry-level California diesel mechanic salary

$35,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does California pay diesel mechanics?

The average salary for California diesel mechanics is $48,899 per year. California diesel mechanic salaries range between $35,000 to $67,000 per year. California diesel mechanics earn 2% less than the national average salary for diesel mechanics of $49,842.

Location impacts how much a diesel mechanic at California can expect to make. Diesel mechanics at California make the most in Boston, MA, Bellevue, WA, and New York, NY.

How much does California pay diesel mechanics by location?

California pays diesel mechanics the most in Boston, MA, Bellevue, WA, and New York, NY. Additionally, cities like Secaucus and Poway also report highly competitive salaries for diesel mechanics at California.

Diesel mechanic California salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Boston, MA	$60,721	$29.19
2	Bellevue, WA	$60,001	$28.85
3	New York, NY	$57,878	$27.83
4	Secaucus, NJ	$56,545	$27.19
5	Poway, CA	$56,205	$27.02
6	Washington, DC	$55,771	$26.81
7	Baltimore, MD	$54,866	$26.38
8	Las Vegas, NV	$52,807	$25.39
9	Wayne, PA	$50,774	$24.41
10	Richmond, VA	$50,691	$24.37

Highest-paid California diesel mechanics by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Head Mechanic	$89,923	$43	-
2	Mobile Equipment Mechanic	$78,360	$38	-
3	Lead Mechanic	$52,769	$25	-
4	Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$51,570	$25	-
5	Equipment Mechanic	$50,550	$24	-
6	Diesel Service Technician	$50,514	$24	-
7	Journeyman/Mechanic	$50,392	$24	-
8	Hydraulic Mechanic	$50,261	$24	-
9	Pump Mechanic	$50,021	$24	-
10	Body Mechanic	$49,029	$24	-

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