Ohio
Diesel Mechanic pay in Ohio
What diesel mechanics earn in Ohio: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 16 listed training programs.
- $61,190Average pay (state)
- $44,860Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,470Median pay (state)
- $78,120Top 10% earn over
14,240 jobs in Ohio · 16 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $44,860 | $50,700 | $60,470 | $69,290 | $78,120 | $61,190 | 14,240 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $47,740 | $54,510 | $62,730 | $74,110 | $79,040 | $64,160 | 810 |
| Cleveland, OH | $47,250 | $55,110 | $62,690 | $73,710 | $81,290 | $63,990 | 1,970 |
| Lima, OH | $46,570 | $52,100 | $62,450 | $68,640 | $85,050 | $62,360 | 210 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $45,780 | $52,190 | $62,400 | $73,620 | $79,810 | $63,250 | 2,300 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,680 | $51,750 | $62,190 | $73,370 | $80,350 | $63,770 | 2,690 |
| Akron, OH | $46,170 | $50,340 | $61,010 | $69,690 | $77,810 | $61,070 | 790 |
| Toledo, OH | $41,590 | $49,630 | $60,680 | $67,380 | $77,260 | $60,090 | 770 |
| Springfield, OH | $44,860 | $48,570 | $60,040 | $63,850 | $71,360 | $58,340 | 170 |
| Sandusky, OH | $40,860 | $49,390 | $59,950 | $65,750 | $72,720 | $58,230 | 80 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $43,020 | $49,870 | $59,310 | $68,520 | $78,400 | $60,500 | 470 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $44,560 | $48,890 | $58,190 | $63,860 | $77,370 | $58,340 | 420 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $43,680 | $50,760 | $57,840 | $64,490 | $74,250 | $58,740 | 140 |
Programs
Listed programs in Ohio
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Ohio. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Newark, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $852 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Clark State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Springfield, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,633–$8,529 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Clark State College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Springfield, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $4,633–$8,529 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Edison State Community College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Piqua, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,739–$8,826 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Great Oaks Career Campuses Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Cincinnati, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,800 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Ohio Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Cleveland, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $32,171 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Ohio Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Cleveland, OH | Associate degree | 20 | $32,171 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Owens Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Perrysburg, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,109–$10,982 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Owens Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Perrysburg, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $6,109–$10,982 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $14,625 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Associate degree | 165 | $14,625 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Washington State College of Ohio Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Marietta, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $4,128–$4,152 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Washington State College of Ohio Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Marietta, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $4,128–$4,152 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Washington State College of Ohio Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Marietta, OH | Associate degree | 7 | $4,128–$4,152 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC, | Byesville, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Interstate Diesel Service (Interstate-McBee) | Cleveland, OH | 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.