Davenport, IA
Diesel Mechanic pay in Davenport
3 listed programs in Davenport, with local metro pay data from BLS.
- $62,510Average pay (metro)
- $44,580Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,270Median pay (metro)
- $78,120Top 10% earn over
3 listed programs in Davenport · 16 in Iowa. Pay: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Programs
Listed programs in Davenport
| Program / provider | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 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 | 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 | 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 |
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay near Davenport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $44,580 | $52,530 | $61,270 | $73,900 | $78,120 | $62,510 | 520 |
| 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 |
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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.