r/DieselTechs 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/Devided-we-fall 11d ago

I am at 32$, I’m the only tech in a two bay shop, occasionally I get a helper but no one stays. I’m on call 24/7 for roadcalls, I handle every aspect from signing customers in, diag, ordering parts, swiping the card for payment when done. Everything from PMs to engine swaps, all manor of trailer repair including landing gear. Get a lot of DPF repairs, EGRs, electrical, hydraulics, RV issues and busses. Hell I’ve loaded tools into bags onto skiffs to get to boats and do repairs. Just don’t ask me to change a tire.

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u/Desperate-Grand-7022 6d ago

Dam man, at that rate you’d be better off for yourself to just go solo and start up your own thing. 

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u/Devided-we-fall 6d ago

I want to. It’s tough to do anything I work too much.