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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$55,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.67/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
3,890
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,536 #40 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Kentucky, explained

Diesel mechanics in Kentucky earn a median of $55,480 per year ($26.67 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $38,250, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $80,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $55,480 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $55,480 is worth about $61,536 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #40 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

See the full Diesel Mechanic Real Pay Index arrow_forward

Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,250
$18.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,480
$26.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,500
$38.70/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $55,480 $61,536 —
Illinois $64,340 $64,367 −$8,860
Virginia $61,090 $60,423 −$5,610
Indiana $60,610 $64,942 −$5,130
Ohio $60,470 $65,180 −$4,990
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 −$3,880
Tennessee $59,190 $64,428 −$3,710
West Virginia $46,610 $52,080 +$8,870

Diesel Mechanic in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Kentucky?

Diesel mechanics in Kentucky earn a median of $55,480 per year ($26.67 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay diesel mechanics well?

At $55,480, Kentucky pays 10% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 3,890 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

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Kentucky

Auto Mechanic $44,890/yr median Aircraft Mechanic $67,920/yr median CDL Truck Driver $56,340/yr median