Clearwater, FL
Diesel Mechanic pay in Clearwater
3 listed programs in Clearwater, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $63,360Average pay (metro)
- $44,950Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,060Median pay (metro)
- $78,120Top 10% earn over
3 listed programs in Clearwater · 49 in Florida. Pay: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Programs
Listed programs in Clearwater
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 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 | 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 | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,089 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay near Clearwater
Metro-area wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $44,950 | $50,550 | $61,060 | $74,950 | $78,120 | $63,360 | 1,910 |
| 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 |
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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.