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title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in Kansas: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in Kansas: BLS average $61,260 (all experience levels), median $59,460, bottom 10% $43,610. 14 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 *Kansas*

What diesel mechanics earn in Kansas: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 14 listed training programs.

- **$61,260** Average pay (state)
- **$43,610** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$59,460** Median pay (state)
- **$81,000** Top 10% earn over

3,300 jobs in Kansas · 14 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Highland 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/highland/)
- [Dodge City 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/dodge-city/)
- [Goodland 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/goodland/)
- [Liberal 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/liberal/)
- [Salina 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/salina/)
- [Beloit 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/beloit/)
- [El Dorado 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/el-dorado/)
- [Topeka 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/topeka/)

BLS wage data

## Diesel Mechanic pay in Kansas

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kansas | $43,610 | $48,870 | $59,460 | $71,430 | $81,000 | $61,260 | 3,300 |
| 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Topeka, KS | $47,560 | $57,000 | $66,500 | $82,860 | $82,860 | $67,160 | 290 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,170 | $51,080 | $62,570 | $75,520 | $86,650 | $64,410 | 2,890 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $40,460 | $47,570 | $58,440 | $77,140 | $95,020 | $63,440 | 110 |
| Lawrence, KS | $47,020 | $54,120 | $57,590 | $69,390 | $77,530 | $60,930 | 30 |
| Wichita, KS | $43,680 | $46,490 | $57,080 | $63,150 | $74,300 | $57,700 | 610 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $38,440 | $43,320 | $56,580 | $59,800 | $76,830 | $55,540 | 360 |
| Manhattan, KS | $40,370 | $48,280 | $54,010 | $61,220 | $72,710 | $56,040 | 70 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Programs

## Listed programs in Kansas

Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Kansas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.

| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Butler Community College](https://www.butlercc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | El Dorado, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,704–$6,569 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Dodge City Community College](https://dc3.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Dodge City, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Dodge City Community College](https://dc3.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Dodge City, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,650–$5,850 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College](https://www.fhnw.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Goodland, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 15 | $18,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College](https://www.fhnw.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Goodland, KS | Associate degree | 15 | $18,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Fort Hays Tech North Central](https://www.fhtechnc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Beloit, KS | Associate degree | 3 | $7,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Highland Community College](https://www.highlandcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Highland, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,650 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Highland Community College](https://www.highlandcc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Highland, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $4,650 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Highland Community College](https://www.highlandcc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Highland, KS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,650 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Salina Area Technical College](https://www.salinatech.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Salina, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $7,128 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Salina Area Technical College](https://www.salinatech.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Salina, KS | Associate degree | 6 | $7,128 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Seward County Community College](https://sccc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Liberal, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $4,320–$5,610 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Seward County Community College](https://sccc.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Liberal, KS | Associate degree | 1 | $4,320–$5,610 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Washburn Institute of Technology](https://www.washburntech.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Topeka, KS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 34 | $5,684 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
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

- [Highland 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/highland/)
- [Dodge City 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/dodge-city/)
- [Goodland 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/goodland/)
- [Liberal 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/liberal/)
- [Salina 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/salina/)
- [Beloit 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/beloit/)
- [El Dorado 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/el-dorado/)
- [Topeka 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/kansas/topeka/)

Related resources

## Keep researching

[**Verified CDL schools, if you also want to drive** Many fleet and diesel shop jobs prefer a CDL; compare FMCSA-registered training. · VerifiedCDLSchools.com](https://verifiedcdlschools.com/) [**GI Bill-approved diesel mechanic programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/diesel-mechanic/) [**Automotive and diesel apprenticeships** The apprenticeship route and sponsors. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/automotive/)

## 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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