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Diesel Mechanic Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$65,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.34/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
110
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,326 #48 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in District of Columbia, explained

Diesel mechanics in District of Columbia earn a median of $65,200 per year ($31.34 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $49,930, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $93,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $65,200 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $65,200 is worth about $59,326 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #48 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,930
$24.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,200
$31.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,040
$44.73/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $65,200 $59,326
Maryland $74,790 $71,256 −$9,590
Virginia $61,090 $60,423 +$4,110

Diesel Mechanic in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in District of Columbia?

Diesel mechanics in District of Columbia earn a median of $65,200 per year ($31.34 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay diesel mechanics well?

At $65,200, District of Columbia pays 6% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 110 work in the state.

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