New Jersey
Diesel Mechanic pay in New Jersey
What diesel mechanics earn in New Jersey: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 6 metro areas, plus job counts and 6 listed training programs.
- $70,860Average pay (state)
- $49,140Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $72,340Median pay (state)
- $94,150Top 10% earn over
8,160 jobs in New Jersey · 6 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $49,140 | $59,740 | $72,340 | $79,850 | $94,150 | $70,860 | 8,160 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,240 | $61,440 | $75,780 | $88,760 | $94,320 | $75,150 | 12,430 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $48,690 | $60,340 | $69,480 | $77,180 | $89,330 | $69,330 | 280 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,360 | $54,230 | $67,270 | $72,340 | $82,140 | $66,110 | 280 |
| Vineland, NJ | $49,900 | $51,910 | $64,990 | $74,610 | $83,230 | $65,040 | 150 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,380 | $55,850 | $64,550 | $76,770 | $87,700 | $66,580 | 4,490 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $47,420 | $57,050 | $64,110 | $74,850 | $81,280 | $65,000 | 880 |
Programs
Listed programs in New Jersey
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in New Jersey. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Westampton, NJ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $18,015 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | South Plainfield, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 63 | $35,980 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-South Plainfield Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | South Plainfield, NJ | Certificate (2-4 years) | 26 | $35,980 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Toms River, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $11,110 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pennco Tech-Blackwood Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Blackwood, NJ | Certificate (2-4 years) | 46 | $18,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Bloomfield, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $56,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
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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.