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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$60,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.14/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
8,840
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,942 #26 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Indiana, explained

Diesel mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $60,610 per year ($29.14 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $44,160, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $79,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $60,610 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $60,610 is worth about $64,942 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #26 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,160
$21.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,610
$29.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,730
$38.33/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $60,610 $64,942 —
Illinois $64,340 $64,367 −$3,730
Michigan $61,420 $63,835 −$810
Ohio $60,470 $65,180 +$140
Kentucky $55,480 $61,536 +$5,130

Diesel Mechanic in Indiana: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Indiana?

Diesel mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $60,610 per year ($29.14 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Indiana pay diesel mechanics well?

At $60,610, Indiana pays 2% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 8,840 work in the state.

Diesel Mechanic salary in other states

Hawaii · $80,080 Washington · $77,900 Alaska · $75,580 Maryland · $74,790 California · $73,950 Massachusetts · $73,270 New Jersey · $72,340 New Hampshire · $71,390 Colorado · $70,480 New York · $70,100 Nevada · $68,410 Connecticut · $67,300

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