--- title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in District of Columbia: Pay & Jobs" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/district-of-columbia/ description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in District of Columbia: BLS average $69,880 (all experience levels), median $65,200, bottom 10% $49,930; 110 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025)." updated: 2026-11-04 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Diesel Mechanic](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/) 4. District of Columbia District of Columbia # Diesel Mechanic pay in *District of Columbia* What diesel mechanics earn in District of Columbia: pay for the state and 1 metro area, plus job counts and no listed training programs yet. - **$69,880** Average across all experience levels (state) - **$49,930** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$65,200** Median pay (state) - **$93,040** Top 10% earn over 110 jobs in District of Columbia. Trade Elevator MechanicLineworkerIndustrial Automation TechnicianCrane OperatorOperating EngineerPipefitter & SteamfitterPlumberRefinery & Process OperatorAircraft MechanicElectrical & Electronic Engineering TechnicianIndustrial Electronics TechnicianElectricianHVAC/R TechnicianDiesel MechanicWelderIronworkerMillwrightConstruction InspectorZIP code Pay by percentile ## Diesel Mechanic pay in District of Columbia Annual wages. | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | District of Columbia | $49,930 | $59,450 | $65,200 | $75,980 | $93,040 | $69,880 | 110 | | United States | $44,530 | $50,540 | $61,770 | $75,470 | $88,740 | $64,320 | 289,960 | Annual wages by percentile. ### Metro areas | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $51,200 | $61,280 | $72,580 | $80,590 | $97,060 | $72,880 | 2,910 | Metro area estimates, BLS, May 2025. Only areas BLS published are shown. At a glance ## How District of Columbia compares | | | | --- | --- | | Rank by average pay | 13 of 53 states and territories with a BLS estimate | | Average vs U.S. average | +8.6% ($69,880 vs $64,320) | | Median vs U.S. median | +5.6% ($65,200 vs $61,770) | | Median hourly wage | $31.34 | | Bottom 10% to top 10% | $49,930 to $93,040 | | Jobs per 1,000 jobs in the state | 0.16 | | Location quotient | 0.08 (less concentrated than the U.S. average of 1.00) | | Metro areas with a BLS estimate | 1: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,580 | Computed from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates state and metro files. A location quotient above 1 means the job makes up a larger share of employment in the state than nationally. Training ## Schools and apprenticeships in District of Columbia We found no diesel mechanic school program or registered apprenticeship sponsor in District of Columbia in the IPEDS 2023-24 completions file or the DOL partner file. Programs in nearby states may enroll out-of-state students. This site covers pay and careers; the school and apprenticeship directory lives on our sister site. [**See diesel mechanic schools and apprenticeship sponsors in District of Columbia** Full directory, entry requirements and how to apply · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/dc/) If the job also involves driving, compare [verified CDL schools, if you also want to drive](https://verifiedcdlschools.com/) on VerifiedCDLSchools.com. Veterans can compare [gI Bill-approved diesel mechanic programs](https://veterantradeschools.com/diesel-mechanic/) on VeteranTradeSchools.com. By the [HighPayingTrades Data Team](https://highpayingtrades.com/about/) · Updated Nov 4, 2026 ## Sources **Figures as of BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates (released 2026-05-15) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 (released 2026-08-27).** - **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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-04. - **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3031.00), retrieved 2026-11-04 (CC BY 4.0). - **Apprenticeship sponsors:** U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 ([Partner Finder](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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 Data Team; last refreshed 2026-11-04. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/district-of-columbia/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.