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Diesel service technician salary

Average diesel service technician salary

$50,742

$24.4 hourly rate

Entry-level diesel service technician salary
$38,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Diesel Service Technician Salary

The average salary for a Diesel Service Technician in the United States is approximately $50,742 per year or $24 per hour. Salaries in this field can vary based on several factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which technicians work.

How Much Does a Diesel Service Technician Make?

Entry-level positions typically start at a lower salary, while experienced technicians can command significantly higher wages. For example, technicians with 5 to 10 years of experience might earn between $55,000 and $65,000, depending on their skills and certifications.

Where Can a Diesel Service Technician Earn More?

Regions with a high demand for diesel technicians, such as major metropolitan areas or regions with a strong transportation sector, often offer higher salaries. For instance, cities like Los Angeles and Houston are known to provide robust compensation packages for skilled technicians.

  • Highest Paying States: Texas, California, and Florida are among the top-paying states for this profession.
  • Job Opportunities: Various industries, including transportation, agriculture, and construction, require skilled diesel technicians, leading to a steady demand for qualified professionals.
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Where can a Diesel Service Technician earn more?

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Scranton, PA$45,074
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Goodwin$62,643
California Truck Centers$49,666

Diesel service technician salaries by experience level

Average diesel service technician salary by state

The average diesel service technician salary in New York, Massachusetts, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average diesel service technician salary states are Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Highest paying states for diesel service technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$60,620$29.14
2Maine$55,541$26.70
3Iowa$53,159$25.56
4Alaska$58,425$28.09
5North Dakota$59,625$28.67
6Louisiana$54,698$26.30
7Massachusetts$62,568$30.08
8Minnesota$58,799$28.27
9Colorado$56,600$27.21
10South Dakota$54,108$26.01
11Missouri$58,287$28.02
12New York$63,055$30.31
13Connecticut$58,542$28.15
14Washington$62,542$30.07
15Virginia$59,030$28.38
16Michigan$54,830$26.36
17Rhode Island$58,995$28.36
18Georgia$50,789$24.42
19Vermont$53,074$25.52
20Nebraska$49,898$23.99
21Oregon$54,387$26.15
22Alabama$50,177$24.12
23Utah$51,008$24.52
24New Hampshire$53,023$25.49
25California$59,855$28.78
26Tennessee$48,971$23.54
27District of Columbia$61,950$29.78
28Maryland$57,305$27.55
29Delaware$50,933$24.49
30Kentucky$48,569$23.35
31Indiana$47,864$23.01
32New Jersey$55,963$26.91
33Hawaii$55,375$26.62
34Kansas$49,842$23.96
35Wisconsin$47,965$23.06
36Illinois$48,588$23.36
37Florida$47,068$22.63
38North Carolina$48,382$23.26
39Ohio$48,062$23.11
40Oklahoma$48,805$23.46
41Arkansas$45,560$21.90
42Idaho$49,252$23.68
43West Virginia$46,533$22.37
44Montana$46,091$22.16
45Arizona$44,314$21.30
46Wyoming$46,701$22.45
47Texas$44,505$21.40
48New Mexico$47,914$23.04
49South Carolina$43,699$21.01
50Mississippi$43,044$20.69
51Pennsylvania$45,042$21.65

Highest paying cities for diesel service technicians

The highest-paying cities for diesel service technicians are Bismarck, ND, Kansas City, MO, and Greeley, CO.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Bismarck, ND$59,594$28.65
2Kansas City, MO$58,583$28.16
3Greeley, CO$56,624$27.22
4Bossier City, LA$55,160$26.52
5Aberdeen, SD$54,360$26.13
6Portland, OR$54,348$26.13
7Kalamazoo, MI$54,215$26.06
8Des Moines, IA$53,014$25.49
9Marietta, GA$51,048$24.54
10Salt Lake City, UT$51,015$24.53
11Kearney, NE$49,885$23.98
12Knoxville, TN$49,512$23.80
13Raleigh, NC$49,079$23.60
14Rockford, IL$48,639$23.38
15Oak Creek, WI$48,052$23.10
16Indianapolis, IN$47,723$22.94
17Fort Myers, FL$47,209$22.70
18Cincinnati, OH$46,933$22.56
19Springdale, AR$46,057$22.14
20Scranton, PA$45,074$21.67

Diesel service technician salary details

A diesel service technician's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $67,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average diesel service technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a diesel service technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
75th Percentile$58,000$4,833$28
Average$50,742$4,229$24
25th Percentile$43,000$3,583$21
10th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18

Highest paying diesel service technician jobs

The highest paying types of diesel service technicians are truck mechanic, fleet mechanic, and diesel mechanic.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Mechanic Helper$31,892$2,658$15.3348,546
Truck Mechanic$50,169$4,181$24.1280,942
Mechanic$47,149$3,929$22.67100,534
Shop Mechanic$47,377$3,948$22.78100,379
Instrument Technician Apprentice$39,849$3,321$19.16130,235
Fleet Mechanic$50,065$4,172$24.0790,785

Top companies hiring diesel service technicians now:

  1. Cummins jobs (2)
  2. Penske Truck Leasing jobs (2)
  3. Central Transport jobs (2)
  4. Ryder System jobs (21)
  5. First Transit jobs (3)

Which companies pay diesel service technicians the most?

Diesel service technician salaries at Goodwin and Central Transport are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average diesel service technician salary at companies like Bay and Bay Transportation and Arrow Stage Lines are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Goodwin$62,643$30.12
2Central Transport$56,707$27.26
3Bay and Bay Transportation$54,086$26.00
4Arrow Stage Lines$54,069$25.99
5Ryder System$53,838$25.88
6First Transit$53,703$25.82
7FIRST$53,654$25.80
8Bruce Transportation Group$52,277$25.13
9CIT Trucks$51,830$24.92
10Jim Glover Chevy$51,603$24.81
11CSM Companies$51,385$24.70
12True North Holdings$50,520$24.29
13Riverview Chevrolet$50,472$24.27
14The Pete Store$50,467$24.26
15Mercedes-Benz of Escondido$50,317$24.19
16Larson Davis$50,236$24.15
17Allstate Peterbilt Group$50,194$24.13
18Interstate Companies, Inc.$50,023$24.05
19Freeway Ford Truck Sales$49,896$23.99
20California Truck Centers$49,666$23.88

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Diesel service technician salary trends

The average diesel service technician salary has risen by $8,652 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average diesel service technician earned $42,090 annually, but today, they earn $50,742 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for diesel service technicians over the last decade.

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Average diesel service technician salary over time

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Diesel service technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$50,700$24.40+3.4%
2024$49,000$23.57+2.4%
2023$47,900$23.01+2.1%
2022$46,900$22.53+2.6%
2021$45,700$21.95+1.4%

Recently added diesel service technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Anderson Auto GroupAutomotive Diesel Service TechnicianAnderson, SC06/29/2025$80,000
ButleragAG Equipment Service Diesel TechnicianChadron, NE06/29/2025$66,325
ButleragDiesel Service Technician-Construction 2Nd Shift 3 Pm-11PmBismarck, ND06/29/2025$63,779
Rush EnterprisesDiesel Service TechnicianFontana, CA06/26/2025$50,088
Louisiana CatDiesel Service TechnicianMorgan City, LA06/24/2025$60,000
Chadwick-BarossService Diesel TechnicianSouth Windsor, CT06/24/2025$62,610
Student Transportation of AmericaDiesel Service TechnicianMiddletown, NY06/18/2025$54,262
STA Family of CompaniesDiesel Service TechnicianMiddletown, NY06/18/2025$54,262
Carolina InternationalDiesel Service Technician/MechanicFort Pierce, FL06/16/2025$93,915
ButleragDiesel Service Technician-Construction-M-THSioux Falls, SD06/16/2025$66,325

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