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Diesel mechanic salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$30.26
Average $30.26
Low $21.06
High $43.47

The average salary for a diesel mechanic is $30.26 per hour in the United States and $7,250 overtime per year.38.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Diesel Mechanic job openings in United States

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Diesel Mechanic
Kissack Water & Oil Service, Inc.
Rozet, WY
$98,000 - $127,000 a year
Full-time
56 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Diesel Mechanic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sharp Transportation
 
$474,240per year
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Los Angeles County Office of E...
 
$217,204per year
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Santa Rosa Junior College
 
$215,665per year
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COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC...
 
$207,886per year
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Crowley Car Company
 
$168,000per year
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GM OILFIELD & TRUCKING SERVICE...
 
$153,571per year
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Highest paying cities for Diesel Mechanics near United States

  1. Everett, WA
    $42.75 per hour
  2. Frederick, MD
    $34.50 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $33.71 per hour
  4. Durham, NC
    $33.22 per hour
  5. Allentown, PA
    $32.46 per hour

Where can a Diesel Mechanic earn more?

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