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Diesel Mechanic pay in Colorado

What diesel mechanics earn in Colorado: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 13 listed training programs.

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$71,010Average pay (state)
$47,450Entry-level / bottom 10%
$70,480Median pay (state)
$96,450Top 10% earn over

4,600 jobs in Colorado · 13 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).

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BLS wage data

Diesel Mechanic pay in Colorado

Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Area	10th pct	25th pct	Median	75th pct	90th pct	Mean	Employed
Colorado	$47,450	$59,300	$70,480	$79,780	$96,450	$71,010	4,600
United States	$44,530	$50,540	$61,770	$75,470	$88,740	$64,320	289,960

Metro areas

Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.
Area	10th pct	25th pct	Median	75th pct	90th pct	Mean	Employed
Boulder, CO	$55,270	$68,660	$79,030	$84,230	$94,100	$77,740	150
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$50,450	$61,990	$72,800	$82,320	$98,130	$74,670	2,770
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$42,530	$50,420	$64,160	$79,860	$88,520	$65,200	170
Colorado Springs, CO	$41,600	$51,010	$63,910	$74,570	$86,900	$64,270	310
Greeley, CO	$42,150	$49,960	$62,850	$75,440	$95,630	$66,040	350
Pueblo, CO	$45,500	$50,670	$60,990	$70,890	$82,560	$63,210	90
Grand Junction, CO	$45,720	$52,000	$60,310	$74,620	$83,240	$63,870	160

Programs

Listed programs in Colorado

Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first.

Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.
Program / provider	Location	Type	Graduates 2023-24	Tuition	Source
Community College of Aurora Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Aurora, CO	Associate degree	19	$4,622–$17,662 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Denver, CO	Certificate (1-2 years)	20	$37,768 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Denver, CO	Associate degree	8	$37,768 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Denver, CO	Certificate (2-4 years)	75	$37,768 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Northeastern Junior College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Associate degree	6	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Northeastern Junior College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Certificate (under 12 weeks)	7	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Northeastern Junior College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	6	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Northeastern Junior College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Associate degree	1	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Northeastern Junior College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Certificate (under 12 weeks)	13	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Northeastern Junior College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Sterling, CO	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	13	$5,923–$8,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Pickens Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Aurora, CO	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	26	$5,140–$9,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Pikes Peak State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Colorado Springs, CO	Associate degree	1	$4,662–$17,702 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Pikes Peak State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Colorado Springs, CO	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	4	$4,662–$17,702 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605

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Sources

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).

Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.