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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$59,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.48/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
1,930
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,025 #38 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Idaho, explained

Diesel mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $59,230 per year ($28.48 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $45,960, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $77,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $59,230 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $59,230 is worth about $62,025 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #38 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,960
$22.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,230
$28.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,800
$37.40/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $59,230 $62,025
Washington $77,900 $72,795 −$18,670
Nevada $68,410 $68,424 −$9,180
Utah $64,350 $65,089 −$5,120
Oregon $63,970 $61,890 −$4,740
Wyoming $61,580 $66,436 −$2,350
Montana $59,990 $63,384 −$760

Diesel Mechanic in Idaho: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Idaho?

Diesel mechanics in Idaho earn a median of $59,230 per year ($28.48 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Idaho pay diesel mechanics well?

At $59,230, Idaho pays 4% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 1,930 work in the state.

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