Iowa
Diesel Mechanic pay in Iowa
What diesel mechanics earn in Iowa: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 9 metro areas, plus job counts and 16 listed training programs.
- $60,900Average pay (state)
- $43,710Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,680Median pay (state)
- $80,080Top 10% earn over
4,140 jobs in Iowa · 16 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $43,710 | $48,770 | $59,680 | $71,570 | $80,080 | $60,900 | 4,140 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,560 | $49,930 | $61,630 | $73,500 | $79,260 | $62,620 | 1,050 |
| Ames, IA | $46,820 | $50,250 | $61,360 | $68,710 | $82,640 | $61,800 | 80 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $44,580 | $52,530 | $61,270 | $73,900 | $78,120 | $62,510 | 520 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $45,580 | $50,090 | $60,960 | $70,770 | $81,250 | $62,220 | 1,120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,290 | $50,130 | $60,600 | $72,850 | $82,860 | $62,000 | 180 |
| Iowa City, IA | $45,320 | $48,960 | $60,150 | $68,840 | $76,290 | $60,990 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,310 | $49,680 | $60,010 | $82,690 | $88,090 | $65,290 | 490 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $43,850 | $48,370 | $58,190 | $64,510 | $75,030 | $58,260 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,720 | $49,190 | $57,630 | $64,230 | $78,060 | $59,340 | 170 |
Programs
Listed programs in Iowa
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Iowa. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Associate degree | 14 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Associate degree | 2 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Hawkeye Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Waterloo, IA | Associate degree | 8 | $6,786–$6,815 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Indian Hills Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Indian Hills Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Iowa Central Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Dodge, IA | Associate degree | 16 | $7,050–$9,915 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Iowa Central Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fort Dodge, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $7,050–$9,915 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Iowa Western Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Iowa Western Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Associate degree | 10 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Kirkwood Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Cedar Rapids, IA | Associate degree | 7 | $6,288–$8,388 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Mason City, IA | Associate degree | 10 | $6,803–$9,776 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Calmar, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Sheldon, IA | Associate degree | 13 | $7,500–$7,800 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.