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Diesel mechanic salary in Florida

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$60,490median pay per year in Florida, or $29.08 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $44,300lowest 10% earn less
  2. $49,72025th percentile
  3. $60,490median
  4. $73,90075th percentile
  5. $79,210top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $61,770[3]

The median diesel mechanic in Florida earned $60,490 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $1,280 below the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
14,900[4]
Rank by median pay
30 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−2.1%[6]

How much do diesel mechanics make in Florida?

The median pay for a diesel mechanic in Florida was $60,490 a year, or $29.08 an hour[1]. Half of the workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $62,750 a year[7]. Across the US the median was $61,770[3], so Florida's figure was $1,280 (2.1%) lower[6]. Among all jobs in Florida the median was $47,880[8], and diesel mechanics were $12,610 above it[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $44,300[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $79,210[2]. The middle half earned between $49,720 and $73,900[2].

Of the 22 metro areas with a published median, Naples-Marco Island had the highest at $64,260[10]. Among the metro areas with the largest job counts, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota was at $62,260 and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach at $61,340[11]. Ocala was lower at $58,900[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, nonproduction bonuses and the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for diesel mechanics in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$60,490[1]$61,770[3]
Median per hour$29.08[1]$29.70[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$44,300[2]$44,530[13]
Top 10% earn more than$79,210[2]$88,740[13]
Jobs14,900[4]289,960[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for diesel mechanics, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$61,3404,240
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$60,2401,960
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$61,0601,910
Jacksonville, FL$61,4701,640
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL$59,780790
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$62,010470
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$62,260410
Ocala, FL$58,900360

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for diesel mechanics in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$61,37010,910
Alabama$50,4706,130

Median pay for diesel mechanics in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for diesel mechanics are projected to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: high school diploma or equivalent[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a diesel mechanic make in Florida?
The median diesel mechanic in Florida earned $60,490 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $62,750 a year[7].
How much does a diesel mechanic make an hour in Florida?
The median was $29.08 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $21.30 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $38.08[17].
Which city in Florida pays diesel mechanics the most?
Of the 22 metro areas with a published median, Naples-Marco Island had the highest at $64,260 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for diesel mechanics?
Florida had the 30th highest median annual wage for diesel mechanics among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $1,280 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a diesel mechanic in Florida?
Across the US, the typical entry path is a high school diploma or equivalent, no related work experience and long-term on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not a Florida one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida was $60,490 per year and $29.08 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $44,300, 25th percentile $49,720, 75th percentile $73,900, 90th percentile $79,210. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the US as a whole was $61,770 per year and $29.70 per hour, with about 289,960 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 14,900 people worked as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 30th highest median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida ($60,490) was $1,280 (2.1%) lower than the US median ($61,770). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida was $62,750 per year and $30.17 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida was $12,610 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 22 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Naples-Marco Island, FL had the highest median annual wage, $64,260. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in the US: 10th percentile $44,530, 25th percentile $50,540, 75th percentile $75,470, 90th percentile $88,740. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $61,370; Alabama $50,470. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists is projected to grow 3.6% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 24,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Florida: 10th percentile $21.30, 25th percentile $23.90, 75th percentile $35.53, 90th percentile $38.08. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.