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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$52,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.16/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
4,090
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,193 #47 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Arkansas, explained

Diesel mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $52,330 per year ($25.16 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $38,620, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $69,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $52,330 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $52,330 is worth about $60,193 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #47 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,620
$18.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,330
$25.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$69,260
$33.30/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $52,330 $60,193 —
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 −$7,030
Tennessee $59,190 $64,428 −$6,860
Texas $58,810 $60,593 −$6,480
Louisiana $58,680 $66,525 −$6,350
Oklahoma $55,340 $62,999 −$3,010
Mississippi $54,360 $62,517 −$2,030

Diesel Mechanic in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Arkansas?

Diesel mechanics in Arkansas earn a median of $52,330 per year ($25.16 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay diesel mechanics well?

At $52,330, Arkansas pays 15% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 4,090 work in the state.

Diesel Mechanic salary in other states

Hawaii · $80,080 Washington · $77,900 Alaska · $75,580 Maryland · $74,790 California · $73,950 Massachusetts · $73,270 New Jersey · $72,340 New Hampshire · $71,390 Colorado · $70,480 New York · $70,100 Nevada · $68,410 Connecticut · $67,300

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