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

Diesel Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$62,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.02/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
6,750
public U.S. Median
$61,770
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,369 #16 of 51

Diesel Mechanic pay in Wisconsin, explained

Diesel mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,450 per year ($30.02 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $61,770. Entry-level workers earn around $45,250, while the most experienced diesel mechanics reach about $82,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $62,450 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $62,450 is worth about $66,369 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #16 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Diesel Mechanic pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,250
$21.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,450
$30.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,210
$39.52/hr

Diesel Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $62,450 $66,369
Minnesota $66,840 $67,775 −$4,390
Illinois $64,340 $64,367 −$1,890
Michigan $61,420 $63,835 +$1,030
Iowa $59,680 $68,002 +$2,770

Diesel Mechanic in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do diesel mechanics make in Wisconsin?

Diesel mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,450 per year ($30.02 per hour), compared with $61,770 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay diesel mechanics well?

At $62,450, Wisconsin pays 1% above the national median for diesel mechanics. An estimated 6,750 work in the state.

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