Diesel mechanic schools in Kentucky

Looking for diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools in Kentucky? There are 13, including 13 public colleges. Diesel mechanics in Kentucky earn a median $55,480 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
13
Public colleges
13
Median pay in KY
$55,480

13 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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  5. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  6. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  7. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  8. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  9. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  10. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  11. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  12. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  13. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  14. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What diesel mechanics earn in Kentucky

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Diesel mechanic salary in KentuckyHow to become a diesel mechanic

Median pay
$55,480
$26.67 an hour
Typical range
$38,250–$80,500
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
3,890
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 & heavy equipment mechanic schools are in Kentucky?

We list 13 schools in Kentucky with diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs: 13 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Cumberland, and Paducah.

Are there community college diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 13 public colleges in Kentucky offer diesel & heavy equipment mechanic. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does diesel & heavy equipment mechanic school cost in Kentucky?

Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,955 to $6,113. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do diesel mechanics make in Kentucky?

The median pay for diesel mechanics in Kentucky is $55,480 a year, and most earn between $38,250 and $80,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a diesel & heavy equipment mechanic school in Kentucky?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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