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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$60,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.08/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
14,900
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,493 #49 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Florida, explained

Diesel mechanics in Florida earn a median of $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $44,300, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $79,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $60,490 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $60,490 is worth about $58,493 in national buying power — ranking Florida #49 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,300
$21.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,490
$29.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,210
$38.08/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $60,490 $58,493
Georgia $61,370 $63,733 −$880
Alabama $50,470 $56,821 +$10,020

Diesel Mechanic in Florida: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Florida?

Diesel mechanics in Florida earn a median of $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Florida pay diesel mechanics well?

At $60,490, Florida pays 2% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 14,900 work in the state.

Diesel Mechanic salary in other states

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