Diesel mechanic salary in United States

The average salary for a Diesel Mechanic is $30.36 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 38.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Diesel Mechanic salaries typically range between a low of $21.18 and a high of $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Diesel Mechanic include Everett, WA at $42.97 per hour, Frederick, MD at $34.35 per hour, and Durham, NC at $33.70 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Diesel Mechanic include Sharp Transportation ($474,240 per year) and Santa Rosa Junior College ($218,258 per year).