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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$59,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.44/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
2,720
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,636 #19 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Nebraska, explained

Diesel mechanics in Nebraska earn a median of $59,140 per year ($28.44 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $44,010, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $79,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $59,140 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,140 is worth about $65,636 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #19 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,010
$21.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,140
$28.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,400
$38.17/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $59,140 $65,636
Colorado $70,480 $68,393 −$11,340
Wyoming $61,580 $66,436 −$2,440
Iowa $59,680 $68,002 −$540
Kansas $59,460 $66,017 −$320
Missouri $59,360 $65,362 −$220
South Dakota $58,120 $65,609 +$1,020

Diesel Mechanic in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Nebraska?

Diesel mechanics in Nebraska earn a median of $59,140 per year ($28.44 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay diesel mechanics well?

At $59,140, Nebraska pays 4% below the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 2,720 work in the state.

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