What Kind Of Salary Do Diesel Mechanics Earn?
The U.S. Department of Labor factored out diesel mechanics median earnings for May 2008 was $18.94 hourly. The middle 50% earned between $15.25 and $23.58 an hour. The lowest 10% of diesel mechanics earned a wage less than $12.50, while the top 10% earned a wage more than $28.41 hourly. The annual wage for diesel mechanics ranges from $26,000 up to $59,090. Certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) does increase a technicians ability to advance and earn a higher salary. Other possible factors that could increase a technicians wage include a State commercial drivers license. A commercial drivers license (CDL) is required if a technician needs to test-dive any commercial equipment on public roads. The U.S. Department of Labor found in May 2008 that the States with the highest concentration of diesel mechanics included: Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska, Montana, and New Mexico. The top paying States for diesel mechanics were: Alaska, New Jersey, Connec
