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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$64,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.94/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
2,690
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,089 #23 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Utah, explained

Diesel mechanics in Utah earn a median of $64,350 per year ($30.94 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $46,970, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $83,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $64,350 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $64,350 is worth about $65,089 in national buying power — ranking Utah #23 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,970
$22.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,350
$30.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,140
$39.97/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $64,350 $65,089 —
Colorado $70,480 $68,393 −$6,130
Nevada $68,410 $68,424 −$4,060
Arizona $61,680 $61,265 +$2,670
Wyoming $61,580 $66,436 +$2,770
Idaho $59,230 $62,025 +$5,120
New Mexico $55,910 $60,632 +$8,440

Diesel Mechanic in Utah: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Utah?

Diesel mechanics in Utah earn a median of $64,350 per year ($30.94 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Utah pay diesel mechanics well?

At $64,350, Utah pays 4% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 2,690 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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