Diesel mechanic salary in Texas

Diesel mechanics in Texas earn a median $58,810 a year. That's 5% below the national median, ranking Texas #40 of 50 states.

Median pay
$58,810
Median hourly
$28.27
Typical range
$40,930–$81,660
Jobs
29,870

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for diesel mechanics in Texas
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$40,930$44,530
25th$47,520$50,540
Median$58,810$61,770
75th$70,400$75,470
90th (top earners)$81,660$88,740

Pay in Texas metro areas

Median pay by metro area
Metro areaMedian payJobs
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$60,3907,940
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$60,7707,410

Compare other states

  1. 1Hawaii$80,080
  2. 2Washington$77,900
  3. 3Alaska$75,580
  4. 4Maryland$74,790
  5. 5California$73,950
  6. 6Massachusetts$73,270
  7. 7New Jersey$72,340
  8. 8New Hampshire$71,390
  9. 9Colorado$70,480
  10. 10New York$70,100
  11. 11Nevada$68,410
  12. 12Connecticut$67,300
  13. 13Rhode Island$67,270
  14. 14Minnesota$66,840
  15. 15North Dakota$66,110
  16. –District of Columbia$65,200
  17. 16Utah$64,350
  18. 17Illinois$64,340
  19. 18Oregon$63,970
  20. 19Delaware$63,590
  21. 20Wisconsin$62,450
  22. 21Pennsylvania$61,740
  23. 22Arizona$61,680
  24. 23Wyoming$61,580
  25. 24Michigan$61,420
  26. 25Georgia$61,370
  27. 26Virginia$61,090
  28. 27Maine$60,850
  29. 28Indiana$60,610
  30. 29Florida$60,490
  31. 30Ohio$60,470
  32. 31Montana$59,990
  33. 32Iowa$59,680
  34. 33Kansas$59,460
  35. 34Vermont$59,390
  36. 35Missouri$59,360
  37. 36South Carolina$59,330
  38. 37Idaho$59,230
  39. 38Tennessee$59,190
  40. 39Nebraska$59,140
  41. 40Texas$58,810
  42. 41Louisiana$58,680
  43. 42South Dakota$58,120
  44. 43North Carolina$57,490
  45. 44New Mexico$55,910
  46. 45Kentucky$55,480
  47. 46Oklahoma$55,340
  48. 47Mississippi$54,360
  49. 48Arkansas$52,330
  50. 49Alabama$50,470
  51. 50West Virginia$46,610
  52. –Puerto Rico$40,110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do diesel mechanics make in Texas?

The median pay for diesel mechanics in Texas is $58,810 a year ($28.27 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,930, and the top 10% earn over $81,660.

Is Texas a good state for diesel mechanics?

Texas ranks #40 of 50 states for median diesel mechanic pay, 5% below the national median of $61,770. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can a diesel mechanic earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become a diesel mechanic covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, SOC 49-3031). Figures exclude self-employed workers.