Average Salary of a Diesel Mechanic
A diesel mechanic is a professional who maintains, repairs and operates diesel engines for a variety of machinery and vehicles. Although there are no formal educational requirements, employment opportunities may increase for those who obtain vocational training or an associate degree.
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Years of Experience
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Payscale reported 28 percent of diesel mechanics having between one and four years of experience in this industry. In August 2010, wages ranged between $12.36 and $17.21 per hour for this experience level.
Industries
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Popular industries for this occupation include heavy duty truck dealerships, transportation, shipping/trucking, as well as diesel engine employers. The shipping, transportation, warehousing, logistics and distribution industry reported the highest wages, ranging from $15.65 to $22.58 per hour.
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National Average
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In August 2010, Payscale listed a national average wage between $14.80 and $20.87 per hour for this occupation. These statistics were reported from 1,376 employers in the United States.
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References
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