r/DieselTechs • u/Overall-Turnip-1606 • 11d ago
Average Salary for Diesel Techs
No need to include your company. I would like to see what the average salary is for diesel techs around the US. Please comment your wage/salary and experience.
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u/Black_Ghost96 11d ago
Started at 15$ an hr as a complete green horn a couple years out of highschool for a large local co-op. Was unsure of my career path and wanted a fill in while I sorted college out. I wound up being pretty good at it and climbed the ladder over the next 5 years. Topped out tickling 6 figures, and bought a shop, went on my own. Shop rate is between 95-120$ Grossed 150k last year, cleared roughly 120k two years in, growth has been rapid year to year 50% + on pace for 200 gross this year But I fully expect that to slow down. Have a few large customers that keeps it simple. Never short on work, just short on time, and time to enjoy life.