Diesel Mechanic Salary Calculator
Median diesel mechanic pay is $61,770 a year. See pay by state and calculate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax and FICA.
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About the Diesel Mechanic Salary Calculator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), the median diesel mechanic salary is $61,770 a year (about $29.70 an hour). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,530 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,740. The mean annual wage is $64,320 and about 289,960 people work in this occupation.
How to use it
- Leave the annual salary at the national median or type your own pay.
- Choose your state and filing status and add any 401(k) contribution.
- Press Calculate take-home pay to see your diesel mechanic pay per year, month, paycheck and hour.
Diesel Mechanic salary by state (2026)
Washington pays diesel mechanics the most, with an average of $78,790 a year, and West Virginia pays the least at $52,690. State averages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025). The monthly take-home column is an estimate for a single filer using the 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security, Medicare and each state's 2026 income tax brackets.
Highest-paying states: Washington ($78,790), Hawaii ($76,730), Alaska ($74,580), Massachusetts ($73,640), Maryland ($73,300).
Lowest-paying states: West Virginia ($52,690), Alabama ($54,120), Arkansas ($54,250), Oklahoma ($55,650), Mississippi ($56,670).
| State | Average annual salary | Est. take-home / month |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $78,790 | $5,355 |
| Hawaii | $76,730 | $4,876 |
| Alaska | $74,580 | $5,108 |
| Massachusetts | $73,640 | $4,764 |
| Maryland | $73,300 | $4,773 |
| New Hampshire | $72,860 | $5,007 |
| California | $72,690 | $4,780 |
| Nevada | $71,370 | $4,920 |
| Colorado | $71,010 | $4,697 |
| New Jersey | $70,860 | $4,693 |
| New York | $70,740 | $4,614 |
| Connecticut | $70,200 | $4,661 |
| District of Columbia | $69,880 | $4,833 |
| Minnesota | $69,320 | $4,534 |
| Rhode Island | $69,320 | $4,634 |
| Illinois | $69,220 | $4,520 |
| North Dakota | $68,600 | $4,751 |
| Oregon | $67,270 | $4,258 |
| Delaware | $65,730 | $4,333 |
| Utah | $64,930 | $4,366 |
| Georgia | $64,230 | $4,257 |
| Wisconsin | $64,150 | $4,307 |
| Vermont | $63,890 | $4,313 |
| Arizona | $63,820 | $4,339 |
| Wyoming | $63,740 | $4,450 |
| Florida | $62,750 | $4,383 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,680 | $4,218 |
| Maine | $62,230 | $4,097 |
| Michigan | $62,140 | $4,143 |
| Virginia | $61,590 | $4,078 |
| Kansas | $61,260 | $4,065 |
| Indiana | $61,200 | $4,132 |
| Ohio | $61,190 | $4,204 |
| Montana | $60,940 | $4,086 |
| Iowa | $60,900 | $4,121 |
| Missouri | $60,750 | $4,090 |
| Tennessee | $60,590 | $4,239 |
| Texas | $60,530 | $4,235 |
| Idaho | $60,110 | $4,033 |
| Nebraska | $59,790 | $4,032 |
| New Mexico | $59,650 | $4,039 |
| South-Dakota | $59,480 | $4,164 |
| South Carolina | $59,050 | $3,937 |
| Louisiana | $58,930 | $4,012 |
| North Carolina | $57,910 | $3,909 |
| Kentucky | $57,370 | $3,866 |
| Mississippi | $56,670 | $3,848 |
| Oklahoma | $55,650 | $3,745 |
| Arkansas | $54,250 | $3,656 |
| Alabama | $54,120 | $3,602 |
| West Virginia | $52,690 | $3,573 |
Click a state to see a full paycheck breakdown. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Diesel Mechanic pay and take-home by percentile (no state income tax)
| Level | Gross a year | Per hour | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% (cut-off) | $44,530 | $21.41 | $3,163 |
| Median | $61,770 | $29.70 | $4,318 |
| Highest 10% (cut-off) | $88,740 | $42.66 | $5,938 |
Single filer, 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare. Pay varies by employer, experience, shift differentials and overtime. The median is a national figure, not an offer or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much do diesel mechanics make a year?
The median pay for diesel mechanics was $61,770 a year ($29.70 an hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,530 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,740.
How much does a diesel mechanic take home after taxes?
On the national median of $61,770, a single filer in a state with no income tax keeps about $51,812 a year ($4,318 a month) after federal income tax and FICA. Use the calculator above for your state.
Which state pays diesel mechanics the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for diesel mechanics, about $78,790 a year, followed by Hawaii ($76,730) and Alaska ($74,580), according to BLS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly pay for diesel mechanics?
The median is about $29.70 an hour, based on 2,080 working hours a year. The mean wage across the country is $64,320 a year.
What is the lowest-paying state for diesel mechanics?
West Virginia has the lowest average pay at about $52,690 a year. Pay depends on cost of living, employer, experience and demand.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Estimates only, not tax or financial advice.