Diesel Mechanic Salary

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How Much Does a Diesel Mechanic Earn In The United States?

Diesel Mechanic Salaries

Updated December 31, 2020

Average Yearly Salary

$44,000

$34,000

$44,000

$57,000

The average diesel mechanic makes about $44,985 per year. That's $21.63 per hour! Those in the lower 10%, such as entry-level positions, only make about $34,000 a year. Meanwhile, the top 10% are sitting pretty with an average salary of $57,000. Many of diesel mechanics seem to be drawn to transportation and retail companies. Unless they care more about money, in which case diesel mechanics tend to work at utilities, manufacturing, and transportation companies. Even the employees who work in these industries can confirm that's where the money is. Although money is important, a lot of people base their career decisions solely on location. That's why we found that Nevada, Alaska and Washington pay diesel mechanics the highest salaries.

Best Paying Cities

1. Tacoma, WA

Average Salary: $54,204

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 3

2. San Luis Obispo, CA

Average Salary: $53,155

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 3

3. Albuquerque, NM

Average Salary: $51,668

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 5

4. Blaine, MN

Average Salary: $49,601

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 2

5. New York, NY

Average Salary: $49,424

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 3

6. Chicago, IL

Average Salary: $48,932

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 12

7. El Paso, TX

Average Salary: $46,275

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 9

8. Billings, MT

Average Salary: $45,916

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 1

9. Sioux Falls, SD

Average Salary: $44,779

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 4

10. Columbus, OH

Average Salary: $43,816

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 17

11. Baton Rouge, LA

Average Salary: $43,413

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 1

12. Kansas City, MO

Average Salary: $43,306

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 4

13. Fort Collins, CO

Average Salary: $43,086

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 2

14. Philadelphia, PA

Average Salary: $42,437

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 6

15. Milwaukee, WI

Average Salary: $41,742

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 7

16. Phoenix, AZ

Average Salary: $41,289

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 6

17. Jacksonville, FL

Average Salary: $40,815

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 16

18. Memphis, TN

Average Salary: $40,676

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 8

19. Council Bluffs, IA

Average Salary: $39,507

Diesel Mechanic Jobs: 4

20. Mableton, GA

Average Salary: $39,032

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Where Diesel Mechanics Earn The Most

The darker areas on the map show where diesel mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average Salary

How Much Do Diesel Mechanics Earn In Different Cities?

While a diesel mechanic can average a salary of $44,985 per year, or $21.63 per hour, there are many opportunities for diesel mechanics to make more. For example, in Tacoma, WA you might make $54,204 per year. Other high-paying locations include San Luis Obispo, CA, Albuquerque, NM and Blaine, MN. If you're in an entry-level position, your best bet is to move to Tacoma, WA where the average starting salary is $37,000. The highest paying states for diesel mechanics include Nevada, Alaska and Washington. Meanwhile, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Nebraska offer the lowest salaries.

City

Average Salary

Tacoma, WA

$54k$54,204

San Luis Obispo, CA

$53k$53,155

Albuquerque, NM

$52k$51,668

Blaine, MN

$50k$49,601

New York, NY

$49k$49,424

Chicago, IL

$49k$48,932

El Paso, TX

$46k$46,275

Billings, MT

$46k$45,916

Sioux Falls, SD

$45k$44,779

Columbus, OH

$44k$43,816

$32k

$66k

High Paying Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Which Companies Pay Diesel Mechanics The Most?

To earn a high income as a diesel mechanic, working for SC Fuels or First Services Inc might be your best bet, as they are the highest paying companies in this field. In addition, companies like PITT OHIO and A. Duie Pyle report highly competitive salaries for diesel mechanics.

Company

Average Salary

$70k$70,339

$68k$68,183

$67k$66,988

$65k$65,189

$65k$64,738

$65k$64,685

$64k$63,926

$63k$62,995

$62k$61,806

$61k$61,270

$49k

$74k

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Diesel Mechanic Salary History

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How Much Do Diesel Mechanics Make In Different Industries?

The salary for a diesel mechanic can vary depending on what industry the job is in. The highest salaries for diesel mechanics tend to be found in utilities, manufacturing, and transportation companies. In fact, diesel mechanics can make a yearly salary of $54,122 while working for utilities companies.

Industry

Average Salary

Utilities

$54k$54,122

Manufacturing

$49k$48,582

Transportation

$46k$45,865

Government

$46k$45,522

Retail

$44k$43,591

Energy

$43k$42,973

$38k

$62k

How Experience Affects Diesel Mechanic Salaries

The salary for a diesel mechanic can vary depending on the years of experience that a person has, from entry level to senior level. Data on how experience level affects total compensation is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of their National Compensation Survey, which is based on factors such as knowledge, complexity, contacts, and environment.

Recently Added Diesel Mechanic Salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date Added	Salary
True North Equipment True North Equipment Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available	Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available	Moorhead, MN Moorhead, MN	01/31/2021 01/31/2021	$39,653 $39,653 01/31/2021
First Vehicle Services First Vehicle Services Diesel Mechanic	Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic	Sanford, FL Sanford, FL	01/31/2021 01/31/2021	$54,262 $54,262 01/31/2021
True North Equipment True North Equipment Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available	Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available Diesel Mechanics-Service Manager Positions Available	Fargo, ND Fargo, ND	01/31/2021 01/31/2021	$39,653 $39,653 01/31/2021
Transdevna Transdevna Diesel Mechanic A	Diesel Mechanic A Diesel Mechanic A	Lorton, VA Lorton, VA	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$74,506 $74,506 01/29/2021
Ryder System Ryder System Diesel Mechanic Technician-Weekends OFF!	Diesel Mechanic Technician-Weekends OFF! Diesel Mechanic Technician-Weekends OFF!	Rockford, IL Rockford, IL	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$44,871 $44,871 01/29/2021
Aerotek Aerotek Diesel Mechanic	Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic	Fresno, CA Fresno, CA	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$54,262 $54,262 01/29/2021
Launch Technical Workforce Solutions Launch Technical Workforce Solutions Diesel Mechanic	Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic	Greensboro, NC Greensboro, NC	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$48,001 $48,001 01/29/2021
Randstad Randstad Diesel Mechanic	Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic	Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg, VA	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$49,000 $49,000 01/29/2021
Peopleready Peopleready Diesel Mechanic	Diesel Mechanic Diesel Mechanic	Florence, SC Florence, SC	01/29/2021 01/29/2021	$41,740 $41,740 01/29/2021
State of Michigan State of Michigan Trades Instructor-Diesel Mechanics	Trades Instructor-Diesel Mechanics Trades Instructor-Diesel Mechanics	Jackson, MI Jackson, MI	01/28/2021 01/28/2021	$47,291 $47,291 01/28/2021

Updated December 31, 2020

Diesel Mechanic Salary

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How Much Does a Diesel Mechanic Earn In The United States?

1. Tacoma, WA

2. San Luis Obispo, CA

3. Albuquerque, NM

4. Blaine, MN

5. New York, NY

6. Chicago, IL

7. El Paso, TX

8. Billings, MT

9. Sioux Falls, SD

10. Columbus, OH

11. Baton Rouge, LA

12. Kansas City, MO

13. Fort Collins, CO

14. Philadelphia, PA

15. Milwaukee, WI

16. Phoenix, AZ

17. Jacksonville, FL

18. Memphis, TN

19. Council Bluffs, IA

20. Mableton, GA

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Where Diesel Mechanics Earn The Most

How Much Do Diesel Mechanics Earn In Different Cities?

High Paying Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Which Companies Pay Diesel Mechanics The Most?

The largest raises come from changing jobs.

Diesel Mechanic Salary History

How Much Do Diesel Mechanics Make In Different Industries?

How Experience Affects Diesel Mechanic Salaries

Recently Added Diesel Mechanic Salaries

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