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Diesel Mechanic Hourly Rate

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Updated: 10 May 2013

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Diesel Mechanic 2013 Total Pay (?

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.

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$26,927 - $60,969

(Median)

27K

33K

41K

51K

61K

MEDIAN: $40,934

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National Pay Data

	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. )	$0	$13	$26	$39
Hourly Rate	$12.75 - $25.30
Overtime	$15.97 - $37.70

	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. )	$0	$26K	$52K	$78K
Bonus	$0.00 - $1,442
Profit Sharing	$-0.50 - $1,479
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). )	$26,927 - $60,969
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 10 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 1,193

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Diesel Mechanic Job Listings

Diesel Mechanic

May 13

Ryder - Manassas, VA

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Mar 10

Rush Administrative Services, Inc - United States

Repair – Diesel Technician – Diesel Mechanic Join... diesel engine trucks and associated equipment. · Ensure proficiency in diesel mechanics and maintenance... - Indeed

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Mobile Diesel Mechanic-Trucking Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

May 15

Dickinson Fleet Services - Manassas, VA

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Diesel Mechanic Tasks

Learn and apply new technology in advanced diagnostics and repairs.
Comply with safety and EPA procedures.
Perform basic preventative maintenance, as well as troubleshoot and repair all types of diesel engine vehicles.
Maintain inventory of tools and supplies.

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Companies and Industries for Diesel Mechanic Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


Ryder Systems, Inc.	$16.00 - $20.04
Penske Truck Leasing LLC	$15.33 - $23.46
Freightliner Corporation	$19.44 - $23.89
Swift Transportation Corporation	$14.19 - $17.64

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Transportation	$12.98 - $27.03
Heavy Duty Trucks, Wholesale	$14.24 - $27.35
Shipping and Trucking	$12.31 - $25.00
Diesel Engine Manufacturing	$12.53 - $26.29
Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Repair	$12.30 - $26.32

Key Statistics for Diesel Mechanic Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 1%			Male 99%
Hourly Rate:	$14.35 - $19.50			$15.10 - $21.23

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

30%

5-9 years

27%

10-19 years

25%

20 years or more

18%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$13.11 - $24.03
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diesel Technology	$11.74 - $31.68
Technical Certificate, Diesel Technology	$13.57 - $26.51
Associate's Degree, Diesel Technology	$13.48 - $22.25
Technical Diploma, Diesel Technology	$14.25 - $19.37

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 73%		Dental: 56%
	Vision: 45%		None: 25%

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Career Path for Diesel Mechanic Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Diesel Mechanic

Salary Range

$26,927 - $60,969

	Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic $21,761 - $57,711
	Automobile Mechanic $20,695 - $56,514
	Truck Driver, Heavy / Tractor-Trailer $27,874 - $61,463

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Diesel Mechanic

Salary Range

$26,927 - $60,969

	Diesel Shop Foreman / Mechanic $33,389 - $66,326
	Bus or Truck Mechanic, Diesel Engine Specialist $28,594 - $60,286
	Heavy Equipment Mechanic $30,510 - $66,624