The median annual wage for diesel service technicians and mechanics was $44,520 in May 2015.
The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,680, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,940.
In May 2015, the median annual wages for diesel service technicians and mechanics in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
State and local government, excluding education and hospitals
$51,870
Wholesale trade
45,480
Automotive repair and maintenance
41,540
Truck transportation
40,650
Many diesel technicians, especially those employed by truck fleet dealers and repair shops, receive a commission in addition to their base salary.
Most diesel technicians work full time. Overtime is common, as many repair shops extend their service hours during evenings and weekends. In addition, some truck and bus repair shops provide 24-hour maintenance and repair services.
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median annual wages, May 2015
Diesel service technicians and mechanics
$44,520
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers
$40,160
Total, all occupations
$36,200
Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics