---
title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in Iowa: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in Iowa: BLS average $60,900 (all experience levels), median $59,680, bottom 10% $43,710. 16 listed programs."
updated: 2026-11-03
wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15"
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# 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.

- **$60,900** Average pay (state)
- **$43,710** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$59,680** Median pay (state)
- **$80,080** Top 10% earn over

4,140 jobs in Iowa · 16 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Davenport 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/davenport/)
- [Ankeny 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/ankeny/)
- [Council Bluffs 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/council-bluffs/)
- [Fort Dodge 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/fort-dodge/)
- [Ottumwa 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/ottumwa/)
- [Calmar 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/calmar/)
- [Cedar Rapids 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/cedar-rapids/)
- [Mason City 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/mason-city/)

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 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### 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 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

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](https://www.dmacc.edu/) 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](https://www.dmacc.edu/) 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](https://www.eicc.edu/) 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](https://www.eicc.edu/) 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](https://www.eicc.edu/) 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](https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/) 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](https://www.indianhills.edu/) 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](https://www.indianhills.edu/) 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](https://www.iowacentral.edu/) 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](https://www.iowacentral.edu/) 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](https://www.iwcc.edu/) 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](https://www.iwcc.edu/) 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](https://www.kirkwood.edu/) 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](https://www.niacc.edu/) 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](https://www.nicc.edu/) 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](https://www.nwicc.edu/) 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 |
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

### Browse by city

- [Davenport 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/davenport/)
- [Ankeny 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/ankeny/)
- [Council Bluffs 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/council-bluffs/)
- [Fort Dodge 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/fort-dodge/)
- [Ottumwa 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/ottumwa/)
- [Calmar 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/calmar/)
- [Cedar Rapids 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/cedar-rapids/)
- [Mason City 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/mason-city/)
- [Sheldon 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/sheldon/)
- [Waterloo 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/iowa/waterloo/)

Related resources

## Keep researching

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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](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 2026-11-03.
- **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 2026-11-03 (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 team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.

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