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title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in North Dakota: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in North Dakota: BLS average $68,600 (all experience levels), median $66,110, bottom 10% $46,790. 8 listed programs."
updated: 2026-11-03
wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15"
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# Diesel Mechanic pay in *North Dakota*

What diesel mechanics earn in North Dakota: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 4 metro areas, plus job counts and 8 listed training programs.

- **$68,600** Average pay (state)
- **$46,790** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$66,110** Median pay (state)
- **$91,520** Top 10% earn over

1,790 jobs in North Dakota · 8 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Williston 4](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/williston/)
- [Wahpeton 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/wahpeton/)
- [Dickinson 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/dickinson/)

BLS wage data

## Diesel Mechanic pay in North Dakota

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North Dakota | $46,790 | $58,080 | $66,110 | $81,100 | $91,520 | $68,600 | 1,790 |
| United States | $44,530 | $50,540 | $61,770 | $75,470 | $88,740 | $64,320 | 289,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### Metro areas

| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minot, ND | $51,520 | $60,550 | $72,800 | $81,180 | $91,590 | $70,850 | 160 |
| 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 |
| Bismarck, ND | $47,730 | $58,290 | $63,950 | $80,120 | $98,660 | $70,340 | 230 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Programs

## Listed programs in North Dakota

Every diesel mechanic program we matched in North Dakota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.

| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dickinson State University](https://www.dickinsonstate.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Dickinson, ND | Associate degree | 0 | $9,418–$11,608 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [North Dakota State College of Science](https://www.ndscs.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Associate degree | 55 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [North Dakota State College of Science](https://www.ndscs.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (2-4 years) | 4 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [North Dakota State College of Science](https://www.ndscs.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Wahpeton, ND | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,212–$7,252 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Williston State College](https://willistonstate.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Williston, ND | Associate degree | 4 | $6,436 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Williston State College](https://willistonstate.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Williston, ND | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $6,436 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Williston State College](https://willistonstate.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Williston, ND | Associate degree | 0 | $6,436 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| [Williston State College](https://willistonstate.edu/) Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Williston, ND | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $6,436 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

### Browse by city

- [Williston 4](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/williston/)
- [Wahpeton 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/wahpeton/)
- [Dickinson 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/north-dakota/dickinson/)

Related resources

## Keep researching

[**Verified CDL schools, if you also want to drive** Many fleet and diesel shop jobs prefer a CDL; compare FMCSA-registered training. · VerifiedCDLSchools.com](https://verifiedcdlschools.com/) [**GI Bill-approved diesel mechanic programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/diesel-mechanic/) [**Automotive and diesel apprenticeships** The apprenticeship route and sponsors. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/automotive/)

## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). 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](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3031.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)).
- **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)).

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.

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