Diesel Mechanic Salary in Texas
Diesel Mechanics in Texas have a median annual salary of $58,810, which works out to about $28.27 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $47,520 to $70,400, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.
49-3031 · Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Diesel Mechanic pay in Texas at a glance
Median annual salary
$58,810
Median hourly wage
$28.27/hr
Average annual salary
$60,530
Average hourly wage
$29.10/hr
25th percentile
$47,520
75th percentile
$70,400
10th percentile
$40,930
90th percentile
$81,660
People employed
29,870
Salary distribution
Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid diesel mechanic roles in Texas.
- 10th percentile
- $40,930
- 25th percentile
- $47,520
- Median percentile
- $58,810
- 75th percentile
- $70,400
- 90th percentile
- $81,660
Texas vs U.S. salary
The median salary for diesel mechanic roles in Texas is about 4.8% below the U.S. median of $61,770 for the same occupation.
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How much does a diesel mechanic make in Texas?
Half of diesel mechanic roles in Texas report earning more than $58,810 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $60,530 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 $47,520 and a quarter are above $70,400, 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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- Diesel Mechanic Salary in California
- Diesel Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
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