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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$59,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.69/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
4,140
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,002 #10 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Iowa, explained

Diesel mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $59,680 per year ($28.69 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $43,710, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $80,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $59,680 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $59,680 is worth about $68,002 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #10 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,710
$21.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,680
$28.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,080
$38.50/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $59,680 $68,002 —
Minnesota $66,840 $67,775 −$7,160
Illinois $64,340 $64,367 −$4,660
Wisconsin $62,450 $66,369 −$2,770
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 +$320
Nebraska $59,140 $65,636 +$540
South Dakota $58,120 $65,609 +$1,560

Diesel Mechanic in Iowa: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Iowa?

Diesel mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $59,680 per year ($28.69 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Iowa pay diesel mechanics well?

At $59,680, Iowa pays 3% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 4,140 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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