Diesel Mechanic Salary in Pennsylvania

Diesel Mechanics in Pennsylvania have a median annual salary of $61,740, which works out to about $29.68 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $51,060 to $73,000, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Diesel Mechanic pay in Pennsylvania at a glance

Median annual salary

$61,740

Median hourly wage

$29.68/hr

Average annual salary

$62,680

Average hourly wage

$30.14/hr

25th percentile

$51,060

75th percentile

$73,000

10th percentile

$45,910

90th percentile

$80,440

People employed

12,630

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$45,910
25th percentile
$51,060
Median percentile
$61,740
75th percentile
$73,000
90th percentile
$80,440

Pennsylvania vs U.S. salary

The median salary for diesel mechanic roles in Pennsylvania is about 0.0% below the U.S. median of $61,770 for the same occupation.

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How much does a diesel mechanic make in Pennsylvania?

Half of diesel mechanic roles in Pennsylvania report earning more than $61,740 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $62,680 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 $51,060 and a quarter are above $73,000, 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.