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What diesel mechanics make
Typical
$61,770
New technician
$44,530
Senior or unionized fleet
$88,740
The national median is $61,770 a year and the bottom tenth start near $44,530. These figures cover bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, which is exactly this job. City transit garages, utilities and unionized freight shops pay at the top of the range.