Diesel Mechanic Salary in the US
$50,200
per year
per month
$4,180
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,200/year
Commission
$2,680/year
Bonus
$100/month
Commission
$220/month
Diesel Mechanic - Average Salary
The average salary for a Diesel Mechanic is $50,200 per year ($4,180 per month), which is $3,290 (-6%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Diesel Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of $31,200. The highest salaries can exceed $82,850.
A Diesel Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of $31,200. The highest salaries can exceed $82,850.
$31,200
Low
$50,200
Average salary
$82,850
High
$2,600
Low
$4,180
Average salary
$6,900
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and commission.
$0 $53,300 $106,650 | ||
| Salary | $31,200 - 82,850 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 5,500 | |
| Commission | $0 - 18,300 | |
| Total Pay | $31,200 - 106,650 |
$0 $4,440 $8,880 | ||
| Salary | $2,600 - 6,900 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 460 | |
| Commission | $0 - 1,520 | |
| Total Pay | $2,600 - 8,880 |
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Diesel Mechanic Salary Range
Among Diesel Mechanics in the U.S., Entry Level Diesel Mechanics tend to have the lowest salaries, while Certified Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics and Caterpillar Diesel Mechanics enjoy the highest salaries.
Diesel Mechanic - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Diesel Mechanic | $69K/year | +38% |
| Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic | $62K/year | +23% |
| Certified Diesel Mechanic | $59K/year | +17% |
| Entry Level Diesel Mechanic | $36K/year | -29% |
Diesel Mechanic - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Diesel Mechanic with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $35,480 per year. A mid level Diesel Mechanic with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $47,620, while a Senior Diesel Mechanic with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $55,940. Diesel Mechanics with more than 20 years of experience earn $59,440 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Diesel Mechanic
| Late Career | ▲ +18% |
| Senior | ▲ +11% |
| Average Salary | $50,200/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -29% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
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