Missouri
Diesel Mechanic pay in Missouri
What diesel mechanics earn in Missouri: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 8 metro areas, plus job counts and 19 listed training programs.
- $60,750Average pay (state)
- $41,170Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,360Median pay (state)
- $82,480Top 10% earn over
6,780 jobs in Missouri · 19 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $41,170 | $48,070 | $59,360 | $69,000 | $82,480 | $60,750 | 6,780 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,170 | $51,080 | $62,570 | $75,520 | $86,650 | $64,410 | 2,890 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,290 | $51,980 | $62,280 | $72,510 | $85,460 | $63,830 | 2,610 |
| Springfield, MO | $39,280 | $46,020 | $58,840 | $75,560 | $96,090 | $62,190 | 830 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $40,460 | $47,570 | $58,440 | $77,140 | $95,020 | $63,440 | 110 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $38,440 | $43,320 | $56,580 | $59,800 | $76,830 | $55,540 | 360 |
| Columbia, MO | $38,700 | $45,630 | $53,980 | $62,450 | $75,610 | $55,500 | 130 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,840 | $46,590 | $53,170 | $62,630 | $76,740 | $56,300 | 120 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $37,850 | $42,480 | $51,260 | $63,820 | $93,960 | $57,190 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Missouri
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Missouri. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowder College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Neosho, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $6,450–$8,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Crowder College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Neosho, MO | Associate degree | 3 | $6,450–$8,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Crowder College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Neosho, MO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $6,450–$8,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Grand River Technical School Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Chillicothe, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $7,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Springfield, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 44 | $4,372–$7,204 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Springfield, MO | Associate degree | 9 | $4,372–$7,204 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pike-Lincoln Technical Center Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Eolia, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $13,999 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ranken Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Saint Louis, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $18,670 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ranken Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Saint Louis, MO | Associate degree | 8 | $18,670 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ranken Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Saint Louis, MO | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $18,670 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Saint Louis Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Bridgeton, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $3,660–$6,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Saint Louis Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Bridgeton, MO | Associate degree | 3 | $3,660–$6,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Saint Louis Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Bridgeton, MO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $3,660–$6,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| State Technical College of Missouri Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Linn, MO | Associate degree | 59 | $8,460–$15,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| State Technical College of Missouri Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Linn, MO | Associate degree | 1 | $8,460–$15,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Three Rivers College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Poplar Bluff, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $5,070–$6,390 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Three Rivers College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Poplar Bluff, MO | Associate degree | 0 | $5,070–$6,390 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Waynesville Career Center Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Waynesville, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $12,485 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Bootheel Diesel Fuel Injection Service | Sikeston, MO | 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.