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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$61,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.53/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
9,020
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,835 #29 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Michigan, explained

Diesel mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $61,420 per year ($29.53 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $45,240, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $81,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $61,420 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,420 is worth about $63,835 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #29 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,240
$21.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,420
$29.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,010
$38.95/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $61,420 $63,835 —
Wisconsin $62,450 $66,369 −$1,030
Indiana $60,610 $64,942 +$810
Ohio $60,470 $65,180 +$950

Diesel Mechanic in Michigan: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Michigan?

Diesel mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $61,420 per year ($29.53 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Michigan pay diesel mechanics well?

At $61,420, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 9,020 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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