Minnesota
Diesel Mechanic pay in Minnesota
What diesel mechanics earn in Minnesota: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 9 metro areas, plus job counts and 19 listed training programs.
- $69,320Average pay (state)
- $49,810Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $66,840Median pay (state)
- $90,520Top 10% earn over
7,300 jobs in Minnesota · 19 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $49,810 | $59,480 | $66,840 | $78,600 | $90,520 | $69,320 | 7,300 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,390 | $61,620 | $73,730 | $79,800 | $94,110 | $71,900 | 4,290 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $49,270 | $58,790 | $68,240 | $84,220 | $90,120 | $70,780 | 370 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $48,280 | $56,680 | $64,410 | $76,980 | $81,940 | $65,600 | 330 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $48,620 | $59,510 | $64,370 | $77,490 | $89,700 | $67,860 | 500 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $46,100 | $56,630 | $64,220 | $77,690 | $82,940 | $65,810 | 170 |
| Rochester, MN | $50,940 | $57,960 | $63,950 | $80,930 | $85,800 | $68,230 | 350 |
| Mankato, MN | $48,220 | $53,220 | $62,170 | $77,580 | $88,470 | $66,140 | 180 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $46,800 | $49,130 | $61,700 | $72,830 | $81,120 | $61,970 | 620 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,300 | $52,840 | $61,100 | $75,700 | $77,570 | $62,890 | 260 |
Programs
Listed programs in Minnesota
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Minnesota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Alexandria, MN | Associate degree | 27 | $6,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Alexandria, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 12 | $6,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Associate degree | 5 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Dakota County Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Rosemount, MN | Associate degree | 22 | $6,909 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Dakota County Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Rosemount, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 5 | $6,909 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Dakota County Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Rosemount, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $6,909 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Hennepin Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Hennepin Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Associate degree | 6 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fergus Falls, MN | Associate degree | 16 | $6,124 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Fergus Falls, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 4 | $6,124 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Granite Falls, MN | Associate degree | 0 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 32 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Riverland Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Austin, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Saint Paul College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Saint Paul, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 11 | $6,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | Associate degree | 4 | $6,362 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $6,362 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
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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.