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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual in Pennsylvania
$61,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.68/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Pennsylvania

groups Employed in PA
12,630
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,276 #34 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Pennsylvania, explained

Diesel mechanics in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61,740 per year ($29.68 per hour), in line with the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $45,910, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $80,440. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Pennsylvania.

Is $61,740 good pay in Pennsylvania?

Adjusted for Pennsylvania's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $61,740 is worth about $63,276 in national buying power — ranking Pennsylvania #34 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Pennsylvania

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,910
$22.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,740
$29.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$80,440
$38.67/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs PA
Pennsylvania (here) $61,740 $63,276
Maryland $74,790 $71,256 −$13,050
New Jersey $72,340 $66,486 −$10,600
New York $70,100 $64,955 −$8,360
Delaware $63,590 $63,712 −$1,850
Ohio $60,470 $65,180 +$1,270
West Virginia $46,610 $52,080 +$15,130

Diesel Mechanic in Pennsylvania: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Pennsylvania?

Diesel mechanics in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61,740 per year ($29.68 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Pennsylvania pay diesel mechanics well?

At $61,740, Pennsylvania pays about the same as the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 12,630 work in the state.

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