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DIESEL MECHANIC SALARY

Average Yearly Salary
$43,000
$32,000
Min 10%
$43,000
Median 50%
$60,000
Max 90%
Best Paying Company
Shaw's Supermarket
Highest Paying City
Los Angeles, CA
Highest Paying State
Alaska
Average Experience Level
3.7 years
How much does a diesel mechanic make?
The national average salary for a Diesel Mechanic in the United States is $44,017 per year or $21.16 per hour. Those in the bottom 10 percent make under $32,000 a year, and the top 10 percent make over $60,000. Transportation companies and Retail companies are the best when it comes to the number of employment opportunities. Some of the states with the best Diesel Mechanic salaries are Alaska, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Utah. The typical tenure for a Diesel Mechanic is 3.7 years.
Annual Salaries For Related Jobs
Mechanic
$41,245
Shop Mechanic
$43,952
Mechanic Helper
$42,123
Truck Mechanic
$43,793
Diesel Technician
$45,959

Average Diesel Mechanic Salary By Company

If you are a Diesel Mechanic, you can expect good job security. However, keep in mind that some industries pay better than others. Most Diesel Mechanic jobs are in Transportation companies and Transportation companies. The two companies that report the highest salaries for Diesel Mechanics are Shaw's Supermarket and Titan America. In addition, companies like System One Holdings LLC and McCarthy Tire report highly competitive salaries for Diesel Mechanics.
Company
Shaw's SupermarketsRetailing

Avg: $58,818

Titan AmericaBuilding Materials

Avg: $55,748

System One HoldingsProfessional Services

Avg: $53,314

McCarthy TireTransportation

Avg: $52,978

Lehigh HansonBuilding Materials

Avg: $52,883

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Average Diesel Mechanic Salary By Location

Diesel Mechanics in the US makes an average salary of $44,017 per year or $21.16 per hour. The top city when it comes to Diesel Mechanic salaries is Los Angeles, CA at $52,373 per year. Not only that, Los Angeles, CA also has an average entry-level salary of $42,000. Alaska, Nevada, California, Oregon, and Utah are the top 5 highest earning states for Diesel Mechanics. On the other hand, Rhode Island, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine report the lowest wages for Diesel Mechanics.
RankCityAverage Salary
1
Los Angeles, CA
$52,373
2
Portland, OR
$52,328
3
Salt Lake City, UT
$51,610
4
Seattle, WA
$51,259
5
Phoenix, AZ
$49,040
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Average Diesel Mechanic Salary By Industry

Wages for Diesel Mechanics can differ based on the industry they work in. Our analysis shows that Utilities companies, Automotive companies, and Hospitality companies pay higher-than-average wages for Diesel Mechanics. Utilities companies pay Diesel Mechanics an average salary of $45,185, Automotive companies pay $44,658, and Hospitality companys come in at $44,625. At $42,470, the average salary for Diesel Mechanics in the Technology industry is lower than other industries.
RankIndustryAverage Salary
1
Utilities
$45,185
2
Automotive
$44,658
3
Hospitality
$44,625
4
Energy
$44,407
5
Transportation
$44,259
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RECENTLY ADDED Diesel Mechanic SALARIES

Company
Job
Location
Date Added
Salary
First Transit
Diesel Mechanic
Marietta, GA
10/31/2019
$45,914
Transdev North America
Diesel Mechanic
Leesburg, VA
10/31/2019
$41,740
Spring Valley Dairy
Diesel Mechanic
Salem, OR
10/31/2019
$41,740
Transdev North America
Diesel Mechanic
Hyattsville, MD
10/31/2019
$28,905
First Group
Diesel Mechanic
Marietta, GA
10/31/2019
$45,914
Cambeck Petroleum
Diesel Mechanic
Beloit, WI
10/31/2019
$29,218
Alco Iron & Metal
Diesel Mechanic
San Leandro, CA
10/31/2019
$39,653
First Transit
Diesel Mechanic
Minneapolis, MN
10/30/2019
$66,784
Firstgroup Plc
Diesel Mechanic
North Tonawanda, NY
10/30/2019
$55,952
Keurig Dr Pepper
Diesel Mechanic
Jacksonville, FL
10/30/2019
$48,001
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