Oklahoma
Diesel Mechanic pay in Oklahoma
What diesel mechanics earn in Oklahoma: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 18 listed training programs.
- $55,650Average pay (state)
- $37,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $55,340Median pay (state)
- $76,130Top 10% earn over
3,970 jobs in Oklahoma · 18 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $37,250 | $46,310 | $55,340 | $62,580 | $76,130 | $55,650 | 3,970 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | $39,870 | $47,550 | $57,730 | $65,120 | $79,170 | $58,390 | 980 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $38,810 | $47,840 | $57,270 | $64,580 | $76,830 | $57,770 | 1,510 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $38,950 | $45,980 | $52,480 | $61,570 | $65,660 | $53,310 | 380 |
| Enid, OK | $34,110 | $42,670 | $49,030 | $54,660 | $66,350 | $49,930 | 80 |
| Lawton, OK | $28,970 | $37,640 | $48,310 | $59,130 | $72,710 | $49,590 | 70 |
Programs
Listed programs in Oklahoma
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Oklahoma. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autry Technology Center Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Enid, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Caddo Kiowa Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Fort Cobb, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $2,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | El Reno, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $4,562 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Central Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Drumright, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $2,659 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Francis Tuttle Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Oklahoma City, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 23 | $2,880 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Shawnee, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $5,682 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| High Plains Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Woodward, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $6,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| High Plains Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Woodward, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 38 | $6,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | McAlester, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $2,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | McAlester, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Mid-America Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Wayne, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $1,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Northeast Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Pryor, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 51 | $3,318 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Okmulgee, OK | Associate degree | 61 | $5,774–$11,384 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Oklahoma Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Tulsa, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $20,262 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Oklahoma Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Tulsa, OK | Associate degree | 1 | $20,262 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Ardmore, OK | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 22 | $1,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Tulsa Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Tulsa, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 26 | $3,840 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Western Technology Center Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Burns Flat, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $3,125 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.