Florida
Diesel Mechanic pay in Florida
What diesel mechanics earn in Florida: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 22 metro areas, plus job counts and 49 listed training programs.
- $62,750Average pay (state)
- $44,300Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,490Median pay (state)
- $79,210Top 10% earn over
14,900 jobs in Florida · 49 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Florida
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $44,300 | $49,720 | $60,490 | $73,900 | $79,210 | $62,750 | 14,900 |
| United States | $44,530 | $50,540 | $61,770 | $75,470 | $88,740 | $64,320 | 289,960 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $50,560 | $55,310 | $64,260 | $76,620 | $82,020 | $66,580 | 110 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $47,120 | $51,230 | $62,260 | $65,400 | $77,800 | $61,630 | 410 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $46,420 | $49,860 | $62,010 | $72,960 | $78,010 | $61,430 | 470 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $47,260 | $49,740 | $61,800 | $73,000 | $80,790 | $62,570 | 240 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $47,140 | $52,630 | $61,470 | $75,230 | $76,810 | $62,980 | 1,640 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $44,440 | $51,110 | $61,340 | $75,750 | $88,440 | $66,480 | 4,240 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $46,950 | $47,680 | $61,100 | $72,870 | $76,600 | $61,800 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $44,950 | $50,550 | $61,060 | $74,950 | $78,120 | $63,360 | 1,910 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $46,580 | $47,980 | $60,530 | $63,420 | $75,640 | $58,560 | 50 |
| Gainesville, FL | $46,300 | $50,480 | $60,260 | $71,880 | $78,770 | $61,170 | 150 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $45,460 | $49,010 | $60,240 | $72,640 | $77,940 | $61,510 | 1,960 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $42,530 | $50,060 | $59,780 | $67,550 | $77,110 | $59,790 | 790 |
Programs
Listed programs in Florida
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Florida. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Perry, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,062 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Big Bend Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Perry, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,062 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Broward College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Broward College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Associate degree | 9 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Broward College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| First Coast Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Saint Augustine, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $4,174 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| First Coast Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Saint Augustine, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $4,174 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Florida Panhandle Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Chipley, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,624 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Florida Panhandle Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Chipley, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,624 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Florida Panhandle Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Chipley, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,624 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Florida Panhandle Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Chipley, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $4,624 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 2 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Gadsden Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Quincy, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,942 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| H W Brewster Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Tampa, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $2,933 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Hillsborough Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Tampa, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $2,506–$9,111 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Hillsborough Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Tampa, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,506–$9,111 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Indian River State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Pierce, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,764–$10,201 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Jones Technical Institute Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Associate degree | 63 | $17,755 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Lake Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Eustis, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $5,975 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Lake Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Eustis, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $5,975 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Lively Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Tallahassee, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 14 | $5,916 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Lively Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Tallahassee, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,916 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Lively Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Tallahassee, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $5,916 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Manatee Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Bradenton, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $1,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Miami Lakes, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,655 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Orange Technical College-South Campus Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Orlando, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 9 | $2,541 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Osceola Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Kissimmee, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,852 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Palm Beach State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lake Worth, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $3,050–$10,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Palm Beach State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lake Worth, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,050–$10,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Palm Beach State College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Lake Worth, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,050–$10,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Palm Beach State College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Lake Worth, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,050–$10,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Clearwater, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $6,089 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Clearwater, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,089 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Clearwater, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,089 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Ridge Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Winter Haven, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $3,930–$10,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Ridge Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Winter Haven, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $3,930–$10,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Miami, FL | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $5,906 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Sheridan Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Hollywood, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $3,855 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| The College of the Florida Keys Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Key West, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,276–$13,162 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| The College of the Florida Keys Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Key West, FL | Associate degree | 16 | $3,276–$13,162 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| The College of the Florida Keys Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Key West, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $3,276–$13,162 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Traviss Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Lakeland, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Traviss Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Lakeland, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $970 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Orlando Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Orlando, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 58 | $30,550 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Orlando Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Orlando, FL | Associate degree | 56 | $30,550 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Miramar, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $49,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Dave Gillen Diesel and Marine Services Inc dba Gillen Yacht Services | Dania Beach, FL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Diesel Services of America, Inc. | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.