Diesel mechanic schools in Texas
Looking for diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools in Texas? There are 29, including 22 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Diesel mechanics in Texas earn a median $58,810 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 29
- Public colleges
- 22
- Median pay in TX
- $58,810
- Cities with schools
- 9
24 diesel & heavy equipment mechanic schools
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Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Houston Community College
Houston, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Miller-Motte College-STVT-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Private
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
South Plains College
Levelland, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
South Texas College
McAllen, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Southwest University at El Paso
El Paso, TX · Private
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +6
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX · Public
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Diesel mechanic schools by city
- Houston (4 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (3 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (3 within 30 mi)
- El Paso (3 within 30 mi)
- Grand Prairie (4 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (3 within 30 mi)
- Lewisville (4 within 30 mi)
- Midlothian (3 within 30 mi)
- Socorro (3 within 30 mi)
What diesel mechanics earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Diesel mechanic salary in TexasHow to become a diesel mechanic
- Median pay
- $58,810
- $28.27 an hour
- Typical range
- $40,930–$81,660
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 29,870
- 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 Texas?
We list 29 schools in Texas with diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs: 22 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Amarillo, and Lufkin.
Are there community college diesel & heavy equipment mechanic programs in Texas?
Yes. 22 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 28 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,751 to $33,250. 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 Texas?
The median pay for diesel mechanics in Texas is $58,810 a year, and most earn between $40,930 and $81,660, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a diesel & heavy equipment mechanic school in Texas?
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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Diesel mechanic schools in other states
- 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)