As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Diesel Mechanic I in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Diesel Mechanic I salary in the US can go up to $29 or down to $19, but most earn between $21 and $26. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Diesel Mechanic I in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $26 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $24 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $21 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Diesel Mechanic I with under 1 year experience makes about $49,229. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Diesel Mechanic I makes around $50,163. After 2-4 years, the Diesel Mechanic I pay rises to about $50,954. Those senior Diesel Mechanic I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $51,191, and those Diesel Mechanic I having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $51,349 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Diesel Mechanic I | $49,229 |
| Intermediate Level Diesel Mechanic I | $50,163 |
| Senior Level Diesel Mechanic I | $50,954 |
| Specialist Level Diesel Mechanic I | $51,191 |
| Expert Level Diesel Mechanic I | $51,349 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Diesel Mechanic I is $54,720 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $53,991. While in New Jersey, a Diesel Mechanic I earns $53,772 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Diesel Mechanic I in San Francisco, CA is $61,958 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $57,493. While a Diesel Mechanic I earns $55,330 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Diesel Mechanic I salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Diesel Mechanic I compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $43,895 in 2023 to about $44,039 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Diesel Mechanic I salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $49,610 | 67.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,795 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,084 | 2.8% | ||
| Disability | $992 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 11.3% | ||
| Pension | $2,679 | 3.6% | ||
| Time Off | $6,106 | 8.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $73,618 | 100% | ||
Performs inspection, maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of diesel engines. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems. Utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes. Replaces and/or refurbishes parts. Maintains maintenance logs according to requirements. Ensures services provided follow all quality standards and safety procedures. May perform DOT annual inspections on vehicles. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. Typically requires a Certificate in Automotive & Diesel Technology. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
