How much does a Diesel Technician make?

Updated Nov 30, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$50K - $76K/yr
Base Pay
$48K - $72K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $4K/yr

$62K

/yr
$50K$76K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Diesel Technician is $61,720 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $58,703 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,017 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $50K-$76K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Automotive Technician

$55,494 /yr
Automotive Technician
$70,002 /yr
Senior Automotive Technician
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Automotive Technician IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Automotive Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Automotive Technician$55,494 /yr
Senior Automotive Technician$70,002 /yr
Automotive Technician IV

Top Paying Companies

For a Diesel Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Diesel Technician in United States. Employers include Schneider, FedEx Freight and Penske Truck Leasing.

1
Schneider
Schneider
$64,746/yr
859 open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Diesel Technician in United States

1Schneider$64,746
2FedEx Freight$62,443
3Penske Truck Leasing$62,395
4Cummins$62,212
5Schnieder National$62,096
6J.B. Hunt Transport$62,012
7Swift Transportation$61,757
8Ryder System$61,745
9Ford Motor Company$61,715
10Beltway Companies$61,626
Total Pay Trajectory

For Automotive Technician

$55,494 /yr
Automotive Technician
$70,002 /yr
Senior Automotive Technician
No Salary Reports
Automotive Technician IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Automotive Technician?

Job TitleSalary
Automotive Technician$55,494 /yr
Senior Automotive Technician$70,002 /yr
Automotive Technician IV

What are total pay estimates for a Diesel Technician at different companies?

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Amerit Fleet Solutions
4.1
Diesel TechnicianSee 107 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Penske Truck Leasing
3.5
Diesel TechnicianSee 83 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr
Ryder System
3.5
Diesel TechnicianSee 70 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Find A Wrench
5
Diesel TechnicianSee 66 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
TravelCenters of America
3.3
Diesel TechnicianSee 47 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
First Student
3.9
Diesel TechnicianSee 46 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Cummins
4.1
Diesel TechnicianSee 46 salaries from all locations

$30

 / hr

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Fleet Services by Cox Automotive
4.2
Diesel TechnicianSee 38 salaries from all locations

$29

 / hr
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
3.9
Diesel TechnicianSee 35 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions
3.4
Diesel TechnicianSee 31 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Rush Enterprises
3.6
Diesel TechnicianSee 25 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr
CIT Trucks
3.4
Diesel TechnicianSee 23 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
US Army
3.8
Diesel TechnicianSee 21 salaries from all locations

$55,405

 / yr
WM
3.6
Diesel TechnicianSee 21 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
US Marine Corps
3.9
Diesel TechnicianSee 20 salaries from all locations

$54,060

 / yr
Butler Machinery
3
Diesel TechnicianSee 20 salaries from all locations

$27

 / hr
Republic Services
3.5
Diesel TechnicianSee 19 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Murphy-Hoffman
3.4
Diesel TechnicianSee 17 salaries from all locations

$28

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
Diesel TechnicianSee 14 salaries from all locations

$25

 / hr
Schneider
3.5
Diesel TechnicianSee 13 salaries from all locations

$31

 / hr
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Diesel Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Amerit Fleet Solutions Diesel Technician salaries - 107 salaries reported$28/hr
Penske Truck Leasing Diesel Technician salaries - 83 salaries reported$30/hr
Ryder System Diesel Technician salaries - 70 salaries reported$29/hr
Find A Wrench Diesel Technician salaries - 66 salaries reported$27/hr
TravelCenters of America Diesel Technician salaries - 47 salaries reported$25/hr
First Student Diesel Technician salaries - 46 salaries reported$28/hr
Cummins Diesel Technician salaries - 46 salaries reported$30/hr
Fleet Services by Cox Automotive Diesel Technician salaries - 38 salaries reported$29/hr
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Diesel Technician salaries - 35 salaries reported$25/hr
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions Diesel Technician salaries - 31 salaries reported$27/hr
Rush Enterprises Diesel Technician salaries - 25 salaries reported$26/hr
CIT Trucks Diesel Technician salaries - 23 salaries reported$27/hr
US Army Diesel Technician salaries - 21 salaries reported$55,405/yr
WM Diesel Technician salaries - 21 salaries reported$27/hr
US Marine Corps Diesel Technician salaries - 20 salaries reported$54,060/yr
Butler Machinery Diesel Technician salaries - 20 salaries reported$27/hr
Republic Services Diesel Technician salaries - 19 salaries reported$28/hr
Murphy-Hoffman Diesel Technician salaries - 17 salaries reported$28/hr
Walmart Diesel Technician salaries - 14 salaries reported$25/hr
Schneider Diesel Technician salaries - 13 salaries reported$31/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Diesel Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Diesel Technician in United States are Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $60,764, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $58,344, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $57,772, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $56,061, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $55,777.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$60,764

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$58,344

    1% Higher than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$57,772

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$56,061

    4% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$55,777

    4% Lower than other industries

Transportation & Logistics

Top paying companies in Transportation & Logistics for Diesel Technician are Schneider, FedEx Freight, and Penske Truck Leasing.

SchneiderSchneider$64,746/yr
FedEx FreightFedEx Freight$62,443/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Tire Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Automotive Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Diesel Technician

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Automotive Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$9

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Automotive Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$29

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Tire Technician

United States of America

 | <1 year

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Tire Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Building Service Worker

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$4,016

/hr

$16 | $4K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Automotive Advisor

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$10

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Diesel Technician pay FAQ

The average salary for a Diesel Technician is $61,720 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1931 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Diesel Technician employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Diesel Technician in United States is $75,792 per year.

The lowest salary for a Diesel Technician in United States is $50,414 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Diesel Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Diesel Technician.

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