Nebraska
Diesel Mechanic pay in Nebraska
What diesel mechanics earn in Nebraska: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 11 listed training programs.
- $59,790Average pay (state)
- $44,010Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,140Median pay (state)
- $79,400Top 10% earn over
2,720 jobs in Nebraska · 11 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $44,010 | $49,430 | $59,140 | $65,200 | $79,400 | $59,790 | 2,720 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lincoln, NE | $46,490 | $50,130 | $59,570 | $64,600 | $80,900 | $60,780 | 410 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,290 | $47,970 | $59,490 | $65,150 | $78,830 | $58,280 | 160 |
Programs
Listed programs in Nebraska
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Nebraska. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 24 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Central Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Associate degree | 23 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Central Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grand Island, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 93 | $3,450–$4,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Omaha, NE | Associate degree | 5 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Omaha, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $3,420–$5,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Associate degree | 1 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Mid-Plains Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | North Platte, NE | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $3,720–$4,680 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northeast Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Norfolk, NE | Associate degree | 22 | $3,930–$5,220 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Southeast Community College Area Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lincoln, NE | Associate degree | 0 | $3,000–$3,504 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Southeast Community College Area Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Lincoln, NE | Associate degree | 19 | $3,000–$3,504 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.