Diesel service technicians and mechanics
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$60,640
~$29/hr · ~$5,053/mo
US Jobs
320K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation is highly physical, requiring manual dexterity, strength, and real-time problem-solving in a hands-on environment. While AI will significantly enhance diagnostic software and technical manuals used by technicians, it cannot perform the physical repairs, parts replacement, or tool manipulation that define the job.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GABEST VALUE | $78,800 | Below avg (89.9) | $87,675 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $71,560 | Below avg (87.2) | $82,082 |
| Decatur, IL | $70,660 | Below avg (86.7) | $81,536 |
| Savannah, GA | $77,870 | Below avg (95.9) | $81,192 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $82,500 | Above avg (107.4) | $76,801 |
| Boulder, CO | $75,950 | Average (100.6) | $75,487 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $83,980 | Above avg (111.4) | $75,370 |
| Bellingham, WA | $77,720 | Above avg (104.0) | $74,722 |
| Reno, NV | $72,530 | Average (98.0) | $73,991 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $63,400 | Below avg (85.9) | $73,799 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $77,270 | Above avg (105.9) | $72,972 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,450 | Above avg (113.1) | $72,927 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $77,100 | Above avg (106.4) | $72,490 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $71,560 | Average (99.3) | $72,056 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,850 | Above avg (112.7) | $71,719 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$29/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,053/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)