Diesel Mechanic Hourly Rate

Updated: 24 May 2012

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	AU$0	AU$18	AU$36	AU$54
Hourly Rate	AU$14.75 - AU$35.05
Overtime	AU$15.48 - AU$51.59

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	AU$0	AU$50K	AU$100K	AU$150K
Bonus	AU$0.00 - AU$8,054
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	AU$31,281 - AU$84,252
Country: Australia \| Currency: AUD \| Updated: 24 May 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 320

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Job Listings for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Jan 22	Diesel Mechanics	SOUTH CENTRAL TR...	New South Wales (NSW)
	Diesel Mechanics Diesel Mechanics Due to expansion we are seeking Diesel Technicians to join our day and afternoon shift teams. SCT Mack/ UD offers excellent... Indeed
Jan 19	DIESEL MECHANICS	TRANSQUIP SERVIC...
	DIESEL MECHANICS Full time positions available to carry out repairs and servicing to heavy transport equipment. Various shifts and overtime available. Above... Indeed
Jan 19	Diesel Mechanics	Adelaide Adverti...	Adelaide, South Australia
	Diesel Mechanics DE-Construct DE-Construct is a... Due to continued expansion we are seeking: DIESEL MECHANICS (To maintain our fleet of plant and... Indeed
Jan 24	Diesel Fitter - HD Mechanics		Perth, Western Australia
	or 2:1 Roster MUST Have HR License and Diesel Trade Up to $50/hr!! (experience depend) Ensuited... 1 roster MUST Have HR Diesel Stream Qualification... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Diesel Mechanic Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


Cummins Engine Co Inc	Not enough data

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Electrical & Mechanical Repair	AU$12.00 - AU$30.48
Heavy Duty Truck Dealership	AU$15.46 - AU$32.69
Diesel Engines	AU$13.04 - AU$32.53
Agricultural Machinery	AU$13.94 - AU$30.12
Agriculture	AU$13.91 - AU$31.17

Key Statistics for Diesel Mechanic Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 2%			Male 98%
Hourly Rate:	Not enough data			AU$18.82 - AU$28.37

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

30%

5-9 years

28%

10-19 years

27%

20 years or more

14%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree	Not enough data

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 15%		Dental: 6%
	Vision: 4%		None: 84%

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Career Path for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Diesel Mechanic

Salary Range

AU$31,281 - AU$84,252

	Apprentice, Diesel Mechanic AU$14,552 - AU$41,286
	Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic AU$23,538 - AU$57,577

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Diesel Mechanic

Salary Range

AU$31,281 - AU$84,252

	Diesel Shop Foreman / Mechanic AU$42,472 - AU$87,051
	Bus or Truck Mechanic, Diesel Engine Specialist AU$32,499 - AU$71,147
	Heavy Equipment Mechanic AU$31,790 - AU$98,242

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Salary Map for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City

Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City

1. Mackay, Queensland

2. Perth, Western Australia

3. Adelaide, South Australia

4. Melbourne, Victoria

5. Brisbane, Queensland

6. Sydney, New South Wales

Diesel Mechanic Job Description

People with the job title Diesel Mechanic typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.