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Diesel Mechanic Salary
Diesel mechanics generally earn more per year than standard automotive mechanics, due to the specialized nature of diesel mechanics and diesel repair. The average annual salary in the US for diesel mechanics is $42,250, with an average hourly wage of over $20 per hour, according to the Figures courtesy of the US Labor Bureau.
The highest-paid diesel mechanics earn over $60,000 annually or over $29 per hour. Salary ranges vary based on location, training and experience, and the nature of their employment. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the highest salaries come from the Federal Executive Branch of the government.
Here are the average salaries for the most popular diesel mechanic industries:
| Industry | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
| General Freight Trucking | $18.68 | $38,860 |
| Local Government | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $19.16 | $39,860 |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Wholesalers | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Specialized Freight Trucking | $18.29 | $38,040 |
The highest paying industries for diesel mechanics:
| Industry | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) |
$31.51 | $65,540 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services |
$28.31 | $58,880 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
$27.89 | $58,020 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
$27.87 | $57,970 |
| Support Activities for Water Transportation |
$26.80 | $55,730 |
The highest paying states for the diesel industry:
| State | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
| Alaska | $26.97 | $56,110 |
| Hawaii |
$26.01 | $54,090 |
| Nevada |
$24.21 | $50,360 |
| District of Columbia |
$23.62 | $49,120 |
| Wyoming |
$23.61 | $49,100 |
The highest-paying US cities for diesel mechanics are:
| City | Hourly Wage | Annual Salary |
| Anchorage, AK |
$28.33 | $58,920 |
| San Francisco, CA |
$28.01 | $58,250 |
| Danbury, CT |
$27.58 | $57,360 |
| Oakland, CA | $27.08 | $56,330 |
| Honolulu, HI |
$26.65 | $55,420 |
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.
