Diesel Mechanic Salary By State: Salary by State (Hourly + Annual)
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Quick Answer: How Much Do Diesel Mechanics Make?
Diesel mechanic pay varies by state, employer type (fleet, dealership, heavy equipment, municipal), and how quickly you move into diagnostics. The biggest pay jumps usually come from electrical troubleshooting, aftertreatment (DPF/DEF), and field service responsibility—not basic PM work.
This page shows hourly and annual estimates by state so you can compare typical diesel pay where you live. Use the top 10 chart for context, then the full table to compare your state against nearby markets.
- Biggest pay drivers: diagnostic skill, OEM training, aftertreatment competence, and ability to run jobs independently.
- Where pay is often highest: freight corridors, heavy industry regions, and markets with strong field service demand.
- Reality check: PM tech and diagnostic/field tech roles can be completely different pay tiers in the same shop.
- Best next step: Jump to Diesel Mechanic Salaries by State and compare your state to the top 10.
- Want the full career path? How to Become a Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanic Salaries by State
Diesel Mechanic pay can vary a lot depending on where you live. Use this state-by-state breakdown to compare average hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly income, and annual salary for diesel mechanics across the United States.
Salary estimates are based on aggregated data from publicly available wage sources, including state-level labor datasets, employer-reported estimates, and trade industry compensation data. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), State Labor Departments, and union wage scales and collective bargaining agreements (where available). Data reflects the most recently available wage releases at the time of publication.
How these Diesel Mechanic salary estimates are calculated: Hourly wage figures are based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the trade, supplemented with state labor department wage data and published union wage scales where available. Weekly pay assumes a standard 40-hour work week. Annual salary estimates are calculated using 2,080 work hours per year, and monthly pay is derived by dividing the annual estimate by 12. These figures represent typical earnings and may vary based on experience level, system specialization (residential vs commercial roofing), overtime, seasonality, and regional demand.
Top 10 Highest Paying States for Diesel Mechanics (Hourly)
Complete Diesel Mechanic Salary Table by State
| State | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Monthly Pay | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $33.52 | $1,341 | $5,810 | $69,722 |
| New York | $32.43 | $1,297 | $5,621 | $67,454 |
| Massachusetts | $32.37 | $1,295 | $5,611 | $67,330 |
| Alaska | $31.94 | $1,278 | $5,536 | $66,435 |
| Vermont | $31.56 | $1,262 | $5,470 | $65,645 |
| North Dakota | $31.41 | $1,256 | $5,444 | $65,333 |
| Oregon | $31.39 | $1,256 | $5,441 | $65,291 |
| Colorado | $31.22 | $1,249 | $5,412 | $64,938 |
| Hawaii | $30.87 | $1,235 | $5,351 | $64,210 |
| Nevada | $30.29 | $1,212 | $5,250 | $63,003 |
| New Jersey | $30.20 | $1,208 | $5,235 | $62,816 |
| Wisconsin | $30.03 | $1,201 | $5,205 | $62,462 |
| Pennsylvania | $29.84 | $1,194 | $5,172 | $62,067 |
| Delaware | $29.79 | $1,192 | $5,164 | $61,963 |
| South Dakota | $29.77 | $1,191 | $5,160 | $61,922 |
| Virginia | $29.53 | $1,181 | $5,119 | $61,422 |
| California | $29.40 | $1,176 | $5,096 | $61,152 |
| Minnesota | $29.19 | $1,168 | $5,059 | $60,715 |
| Rhode Island | $29.18 | $1,167 | $5,058 | $60,694 |
| New Hampshire | $28.99 | $1,160 | $5,025 | $60,299 |
| Maryland | $28.94 | $1,158 | $5,016 | $60,195 |
| New Mexico | $28.89 | $1,156 | $5,008 | $60,091 |
| Illinois | $28.89 | $1,156 | $5,008 | $60,091 |
| Maine | $28.87 | $1,155 | $5,004 | $60,050 |
| Wyoming | $28.67 | $1,146 | $4,968 | $59,614 |
| Nebraska | $28.45 | $1,138 | $4,930 | $59,156 |
| Indiana | $28.40 | $1,136 | $4,923 | $59,072 |
| Connecticut | $28.39 | $1,136 | $4,921 | $59,051 |
| Ohio | $28.37 | $1,135 | $4,918 | $59,010 |
| Mississippi | $28.27 | $1,130 | $4,899 | $58,782 |
| Idaho | $28.10 | $1,124 | $4,871 | $58,448 |
| Iowa | $28.05 | $1,122 | $4,862 | $58,344 |
| Missouri | $28.02 | $1,121 | $4,857 | $58,282 |
| Arizona | $27.84 | $1,114 | $4,826 | $57,907 |
| Texas | $27.84 | $1,114 | $4,826 | $57,907 |
| South Carolina | $27.73 | $1,109 | $4,807 | $57,678 |
| Oklahoma | $27.60 | $1,104 | $4,784 | $57,408 |
| Montana | $27.45 | $1,098 | $4,758 | $57,096 |
| Utah | $27.23 | $1,089 | $4,720 | $56,640 |
| North Carolina | $27.19 | $1,088 | $4,713 | $56,558 |
| Tennessee | $27.16 | $1,086 | $4,708 | $56,493 |
| Alabama | $27.12 | $1,085 | $4,701 | $56,410 |
| Kansas | $26.71 | $1,068 | $4,630 | $55,557 |
| Michigan | $26.14 | $1,046 | $4,531 | $54,371 |
| Kentucky | $26.05 | $1,042 | $4,515 | $54,184 |
| Louisiana | $25.67 | $1,027 | $4,449 | $53,394 |
| Georgia | $25.37 | $1,015 | $4,398 | $52,770 |
| Arkansas | $24.88 | $995 | $4,313 | $51,750 |
| West Virginia | $23.38 | $935 | $4,053 | $48,630 |
| Florida | $22.62 | $905 | $3,921 | $47,050 |
Next Steps
- Follow the full career path from training to employment: How to Become a Diesel Mechanic
- Understand pay scales, benefits, and work environments: Diesel Mechanic Union vs Non-Union Jobs
- Explore accredited training programs and registered apprenticeships near you: Trade Schools & Apprenticeships Near Me
