Diesel Mechanic salary in the United States

How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$61,770

Median $61,770
Low $44,530High $88,740

Based on 289,960 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$44,530
25th percentile
$50,540
75th percentile
$75,470
90th percentile
$88,740

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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