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Diesel mechanic salary in Georgia

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$61,370median pay per year in Georgia, or $29.50 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $45,890lowest 10% earn less
  2. $51,51025th percentile
  3. $61,370median
  4. $75,34075th percentile
  5. $85,260top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $61,770[3]

Diesel mechanics in Georgia had a median wage of $61,370 a year[1]. That was 0.6% below the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
10,910[4]
Rank by median pay
26 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−0.6%[6]

How much do diesel mechanics make in Georgia?

The median wage for diesel mechanics in Georgia was $61,370 a year, or $29.50 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more and half earned less. The average was $64,230 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $61,770[3], so Georgia was $400 (0.6%) lower[6]. Georgia had the 26th highest median among the states and DC with a published figure[5].

All jobs in Georgia had a median of $48,170 a year[8]. Diesel mechanics earned $13,200 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of diesel mechanics in Georgia earned less than $45,890 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $85,260[2]. Among metro areas, Savannah had the highest median at $72,770[10]. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the largest job count, with a median of $62,270[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, and it leaves out the self-employed and business owners. It also leaves out nonproduction bonuses and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

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

GAUS
Median per year$61,370[1]$61,770[3]
Median per hour$29.50[1]$29.70[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$45,890[2]$44,530[13]
Top 10% earn more than$85,260[2]$88,740[13]
Jobs10,910[4]289,960[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia with the most jobs for diesel mechanics, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$62,2705,940
Savannah, GA$72,7701,260
Chattanooga, TN-GA$57,450480
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$56,920310
Dalton, GA$58,820280
Gainesville, GA$57,100250
Warner Robins, GA$50,330190
Columbus, GA-AL$50,380160

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Florida[14]$60,49014,900
South Carolina$59,3303,360
Tennessee$59,1905,720
North Carolina$57,49011,070
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 Georgia?
The median was $61,370 a year in May 2025, and the average was $64,230[1][7]. The middle half earned between $51,510 and $75,340[2].
How much does a diesel mechanic make an hour in Georgia?
The median was $29.50 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $22.06 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $40.99[17][2].
Which city in Georgia pays diesel mechanics the most?
Savannah had the highest median of the metro areas with a published figure, at $72,770 a year[10].
Is Georgia a good state for diesel mechanics?
Georgia had the 26th highest median annual wage among the states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 0.6% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a diesel mechanic in Georgia?
This is a US figure and not a Georgia one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is a high school diploma or equivalent, with no related work experience and long-term on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Georgia was $61,370 per year and $29.50 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $45,890, 25th percentile $51,510, 75th percentile $75,340, 90th percentile $85,260. 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 10,910 people worked as Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 26th 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 Georgia ($61,370) was $400 (0.6%) 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 Georgia was $64,230 per year and $30.88 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. 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 Georgia was $13,200 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, Savannah, GA had the highest median annual wage, $72,770. 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 Georgia (highest first): Florida $60,490; South Carolina $59,330; Tennessee $59,190; North Carolina $57,490; 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $22.06, 25th percentile $24.77, 75th percentile $36.22, 90th percentile $40.99. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. 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.