First Transit diesel mechanic salary

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Average First Transit diesel mechanic salary

$53,718yearly

$23.96 hourly rate

Entry-level First Transit diesel mechanic salary

$40,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does First Transit pay diesel mechanics?

The average salary for First Transit diesel mechanics is $53,718 per year. First Transit diesel mechanic salaries range between $40,000 to $71,000 per year. First Transit diesel mechanics earn 8% more than the national average salary for diesel mechanics of $49,842.

Location impacts how much a diesel mechanic at First Transit can expect to make. Diesel mechanics at First Transit make the most in Fitchburg, MA, Providence, RI, and East Hartford, CT.

How much does First Transit pay diesel mechanics by location?

First Transit pays diesel mechanics the most in Fitchburg, MA, Providence, RI, and East Hartford, CT. Additionally, cities like Lakewood and Ketchikan also report highly competitive salaries for diesel mechanics at First Transit.

Diesel mechanic First Transit salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Fitchburg, MA	$70,479	$33.88
2	Providence, RI	$70,151	$33.73
3	East Hartford, CT	$69,818	$33.57
4	Lakewood, WA	$69,443	$33.39
5	Ketchikan, AK	$68,541	$32.95
6	Rochester, NY	$67,299	$32.36
7	Nashua, NH	$66,094	$31.78
8	Newark, NJ	$65,287	$31.39
9	Berlin, VT	$63,238	$30.40
10	Augusta, ME	$63,159	$30.36

Highest-paid First Transit diesel mechanics by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Mobile Equipment Mechanic	$68,434	$33	-
2	Head Mechanic	$66,680	$32	-
3	Mechanic's Assistant	$59,845	$29	-
4	Hydraulic Mechanic	$59,566	$29	-
5	Lead Mechanic	$56,991	$27	-
6	Diesel Service Technician	$53,703	$26	-
7	Body Mechanic	$53,458	$26	-
8	Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$53,427	$26	-
9	Truck Mechanic	$53,009	$25	-
10	Fleet Technician	$52,822	$25	-

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Recent salaries for diesel mechanics at first transit

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Diesel Mechanic	Waterloo, IA	06/29/2025	$52,175
Lead Diesel Mechanic	Eagleville, PA	06/27/2025	$80,350
Lead Diesel Mechanic	Pontiac, MI	06/27/2025	$66,784
Diesel Mechanic	Madison, WI	06/27/2025	$68,871
Automotive and Diesel Mechanic-Hicksville School District	Hicksville, NY	06/27/2025	$70,958

Diesel mechanic salary at First Transit competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Lyft	$59,507	$29	-
2	VIA Metropolitan Transit	$57,661	$28	-
3	DATTCO	$57,074	$27	26
4	Trailways	$56,092	$27	-
5	Mass Transportation Authority	$55,347	$27	-
6	Pace Suburban Bus	$55,282	$27	-
7	Intercity Transit	$55,058	$26	-
8	Jefferson Lines	$54,852	$26	3
9	Peter Pan Bus Lines	$54,616	$26	-
10	First Student	$54,293	$26	94
11	Tulsa Transit	$53,762	$26	2
12	MV Transportation	$52,205	$25	18
13	San Joaquin Regional Transit District	$51,176	$25	-
14	Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada	$51,090	$25	-
15	Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce	$50,997	$25	-
16	International Limousine Service	$50,964	$25	-

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