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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$70,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.89/hr
▲ 14% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
4,600
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,393 #9 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Colorado, explained

Diesel mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $70,480 per year ($33.89 per hour), which is 14% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $47,450, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $96,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $70,480 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $70,480 is worth about $68,393 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #9 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,450
$22.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,480
$33.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,450
$46.37/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $70,480 $68,393
Utah $64,350 $65,089 +$6,130
Wyoming $61,580 $66,436 +$8,900
Kansas $59,460 $66,017 +$11,020
Nebraska $59,140 $65,636 +$11,340
New Mexico $55,910 $60,632 +$14,570
Oklahoma $55,340 $62,999 +$15,140

Diesel Mechanic in Colorado: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Colorado?

Diesel mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $70,480 per year ($33.89 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Colorado pay diesel mechanics well?

At $70,480, Colorado pays 14% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 4,600 work in the state.

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