verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$63,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.57/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
670
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,712 #31 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Delaware, explained

Diesel mechanics in Delaware earn a median of $63,590 per year ($30.57 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $49,250, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $82,650. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $63,590 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $63,590 is worth about $63,712 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #31 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,250
$23.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,590
$30.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,650
$39.74/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $63,590 $63,712
Maryland $74,790 $71,256 −$11,200
New Jersey $72,340 $66,486 −$8,750
Pennsylvania $61,740 $63,276 +$1,850

Diesel Mechanic in Delaware: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Delaware?

Diesel mechanics in Delaware earn a median of $63,590 per year ($30.57 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Delaware pay diesel mechanics well?

At $63,590, Delaware pays 3% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 670 work in the state.

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