Diesel mechanic schools
388 schools across 50 states teach diesel & heavy equipment mechanic. Diesel mechanics in the U.S. earn a median $61,770 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 388
- States
- 50
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $61,770
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.6%
24 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools nationwide
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +28
Alexandria Technical & Community College
Alexandria, MN · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Carpentry
- Welding
- +11
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American River College
Sacramento, CA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +16
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +13
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Blue Ridge Community College - North Carolina
Flat Rock, NC · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +11
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +16
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +11
Diesel mechanic schools by state
- Texas (29)
- California (21)
- Florida (21)
- Georgia (18)
- North Carolina (17)
- Illinois (16)
- Oklahoma (15)
- Kentucky (13)
- Pennsylvania (12)
- Tennessee (12)
- Wisconsin (12)
- Minnesota (11)
- Arkansas (10)
- Iowa (10)
- Mississippi (10)
- Utah (10)
- Washington (10)
- Alabama (9)
- Kansas (8)
- Missouri (7)
- Ohio (7)
- Oregon (7)
- South Carolina (7)
- Virginia (7)
- Idaho (6)
- Louisiana (6)
- Michigan (6)
- Nebraska (6)
- Arizona (5)
- Colorado (5)
- West Virginia (5)
- Wyoming (5)
- Puerto Rico (5)
- Alaska (4)
- Montana (4)
- New Jersey (4)
- Indiana (3)
- Maine (3)
- Nevada (3)
- New York (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Delaware (2)
- Hawaii (2)
- New Mexico (2)
- North Dakota (2)
- Connecticut (1)
- Maryland (1)
- Massachusetts (1)
- New Hampshire (1)
- Vermont (1)
Diesel mechanic schools in major cities
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Houston, TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Philadelphia, PA
- Dallas, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Seattle, WA
- Denver, CO
- El Paso, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Miami, FL
- Long Beach, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Tampa, FL
- Anaheim, CA
- Greensboro, NC
- Gilbert, AZ
- St. Louis, MO
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Fontana, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
What diesel mechanics earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $61,770
- $29.70 an hour
- Typical range
- $44,530–$88,740
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 289,960
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.6%
- 24,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many diesel mechanic schools are there?
We list 388 schools with diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs in 50 states. Texas has the most, with 29. Together they reported 12,712 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do diesel mechanics make?
The national median pay is $61,770 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 3.6% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find diesel mechanic schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.