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Diesel mechanic salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$29.48
same
as national average
Average $29.48
Low $20.86
High $41.66

The average salary for a diesel mechanic is $29.48 per hour in Houston, TX and $7,250 overtime per year.359 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 4, 2026).

Diesel Mechanic job openings in Houston, TX

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Diesel Mechanic
Houston, TX
$20 - $50 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Diesel Mechanic in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mader Group
 
$150,000per year
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Mac Haik Auto Group
 
$114,400per year
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Group 1 Automotive
 
$114,400per year
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Tommie Vaughn Ford
 
$93,600per year
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Confidential
 
$87,500per year
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Wisenbaker Builder Services
 
$86,980per year
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Highest paying cities for Diesel Mechanics near Houston, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $32.15 per hour
  2. Austin, TX
    $31.29 per hour
  3. Odessa, TX
    $31.20 per hour
  4. Grand Prairie, TX
    $31.18 per hour
  5. Midland, TX
    $30.23 per hour

Where can a Diesel Mechanic earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Diesel Mechanic get paid in Houston, TX?

Senior Diesel Mechanic

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