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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$59,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.59/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,300
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,017 #17 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Kansas, explained

Diesel mechanics in Kansas earn a median of $59,460 per year ($28.59 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $43,610, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $81,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $59,460 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,460 is worth about $66,017 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #17 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,610
$20.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,460
$28.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,000
$38.94/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $59,460 $66,017 —
Colorado $70,480 $68,393 −$11,020
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 +$100
Nebraska $59,140 $65,636 +$320
Oklahoma $55,340 $62,999 +$4,120

Diesel Mechanic in Kansas: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Kansas?

Diesel mechanics in Kansas earn a median of $59,460 per year ($28.59 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Kansas pay diesel mechanics well?

At $59,460, Kansas pays 4% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 3,300 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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