Diesel Mechanic Salary in Maryland

Diesel Mechanics in Maryland have a median annual salary of $74,790, which works out to about $35.96 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $60,920 to $84,180, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Diesel Mechanic pay in Maryland at a glance

Median annual salary

$74,790

Median hourly wage

$35.96/hr

Average annual salary

$73,300

Average hourly wage

$35.24/hr

25th percentile

$60,920

75th percentile

$84,180

10th percentile

$50,010

90th percentile

$97,800

People employed

3,030

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid diesel mechanic roles in Maryland.

10th percentile
$50,010
25th percentile
$60,920
Median percentile
$74,790
75th percentile
$84,180
90th percentile
$97,800

Maryland vs U.S. salary

The median salary for diesel mechanic roles in Maryland is about 21.1% above the U.S. median of $61,770 for the same occupation.

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How much does a diesel mechanic make in Maryland?

Half of diesel mechanic roles in Maryland report earning more than $74,790 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $73,300 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $60,920 and a quarter are above $84,180, so most diesel mechanic pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect diesel mechanic pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.