Michigan
Diesel Mechanic pay in Michigan
What diesel mechanics earn in Michigan: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 8 listed training programs.
- $62,140Average pay (state)
- $45,240Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,420Median pay (state)
- $81,010Top 10% earn over
9,020 jobs in Michigan · 8 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Michigan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $45,240 | $51,280 | $61,420 | $67,460 | $81,010 | $62,140 | 9,020 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $50,800 | $58,740 | $65,770 | $77,810 | $80,980 | $67,050 | 220 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $46,840 | $52,690 | $63,360 | $74,230 | $88,810 | $65,060 | 3,820 |
| Traverse City, MI | $45,790 | $49,520 | $63,240 | $65,680 | $77,600 | $61,320 | 150 |
| Jackson, MI | $43,960 | $54,680 | $63,030 | $68,280 | $84,600 | $63,180 | 90 |
| Flint, MI | $44,420 | $51,450 | $61,780 | $65,660 | $76,930 | $60,790 | 170 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $44,340 | $52,450 | $61,740 | $66,700 | $77,580 | $61,340 | 400 |
| Midland, MI | $45,470 | $57,370 | $61,380 | $65,570 | $74,720 | $60,960 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $45,170 | $49,960 | $61,240 | $65,140 | $84,280 | $61,790 | 1,550 |
| Bay City, MI | $42,370 | $49,640 | $60,530 | $65,170 | $81,410 | $59,600 | 90 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $45,680 | $49,250 | $60,200 | $64,290 | $78,190 | $59,770 | 230 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $46,200 | $49,870 | $59,910 | $69,390 | $76,860 | $61,060 | 350 |
| Niles, MI | $41,930 | $53,970 | $59,590 | $63,600 | $75,550 | $58,800 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Michigan
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Michigan. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Owosso, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $13,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Baker College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Owosso, MI | Associate degree | 6 | $13,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Delta College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | University Center, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Delta College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | University Center, MI | Associate degree | 3 | $4,910–$8,030 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Henry Ford College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Dearborn, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,652–$8,020 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Kalamazoo, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,242–$9,312 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Kirtland Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grayling, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $5,370–$10,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Detroit Diesel | Detroit, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.