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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$73,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.23/hr
▲ 19% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
4,870
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,281 #6 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Massachusetts, explained

Diesel mechanics in Massachusetts earn a median of $73,270 per year ($35.23 per hour), which is 19% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $49,400, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $99,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $73,270 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $73,270 is worth about $69,281 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #6 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,400
$23.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,270
$35.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$99,460
$47.82/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $73,270 $69,281
New Hampshire $71,390 $68,535 +$1,880
New York $70,100 $64,955 +$3,170
Connecticut $67,300 $64,955 +$5,970
Rhode Island $67,270 $65,770 +$6,000
Vermont $59,390 $60,628 +$13,880

Diesel Mechanic in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Massachusetts?

Diesel mechanics in Massachusetts earn a median of $73,270 per year ($35.23 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay diesel mechanics well?

At $73,270, Massachusetts pays 19% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 4,870 work in the state.

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