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title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in Oregon: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in Oregon: BLS average $67,270 (all experience levels), median $63,970, bottom 10% $47,690. 15 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 *Oregon*

What diesel mechanics earn in Oregon: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 8 metro areas, plus job counts and 15 listed training programs.

- **$67,270** Average pay (state)
- **$47,690** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$63,970** Median pay (state)
- **$90,700** Top 10% earn over

3,770 jobs in Oregon · 15 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Grants Pass 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/grants-pass/)
- [Klamath Falls 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/klamath-falls/)
- [Portland 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/portland/)
- [Eugene 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/eugene/)
- [Pendleton 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/pendleton/)
- [Albany 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/albany/)
- [Salem 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/salem/)

BLS wage data

## Diesel Mechanic pay in Oregon

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oregon | $47,690 | $57,580 | $63,970 | $76,840 | $90,700 | $67,270 | 3,770 |
| 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51,160 | $62,520 | $71,990 | $81,990 | $90,700 | $71,970 | 2,330 |
| Bend, OR | $47,390 | $58,500 | $64,620 | $77,580 | $87,730 | $67,530 | 190 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,270 | $58,240 | $62,830 | $71,970 | $77,070 | $65,240 | 40 |
| Corvallis, OR | $41,340 | $47,820 | $62,460 | $74,480 | $96,060 | $64,320 | 40 |
| Salem, OR | $46,970 | $53,790 | $62,180 | $74,550 | $82,040 | $64,100 | 310 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $45,580 | $54,680 | $61,930 | $74,820 | $83,370 | $64,860 | 360 |
| Medford, OR | $47,850 | $52,100 | $60,860 | $67,790 | $74,960 | $61,110 | 220 |
| Albany, OR | $44,780 | $50,930 | $60,190 | $72,310 | $86,340 | $62,660 | 130 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Programs

## Listed programs in Oregon

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

| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Blue Mountain Community College](https://www.bluecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pendleton, OR | Associate degree | 4 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Blue Mountain Community College](https://www.bluecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pendleton, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,211–$9,956 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Chemeketa Community College](https://www.chemeketa.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Salem, OR | Associate degree | 9 | $6,570–$14,265 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Klamath Community College](https://www.klamathcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Klamath Falls, OR | Associate degree | 7 | $5,055–$8,025 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Klamath Community College](https://www.klamathcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Klamath Falls, OR | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $5,055–$8,025 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Klamath Community College](https://www.klamathcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Klamath Falls, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $5,055–$8,025 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Lane Community College](https://www.lanecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Eugene, OR | Associate degree | 7 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Lane Community College](https://www.lanecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Eugene, OR | Certificate (2-4 years) | 1 | $6,484–$13,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Linn-Benton Community College](https://www.linnbenton.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Albany, OR | Associate degree | 13 | $7,733–$16,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Portland Community College](https://www.pcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Portland, OR | Associate degree | 17 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Portland Community College](https://www.pcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Portland, OR | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Portland Community College](https://www.pcc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Portland, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $5,430–$10,830 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Rogue Community College](https://www.roguecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grants Pass, OR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Rogue Community College](https://www.roguecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grants Pass, OR | Associate degree | 2 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| [Rogue Community College](https://www.roguecc.edu/) Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Grants Pass, OR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,328–$6,444 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
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

- [Grants Pass 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/grants-pass/)
- [Klamath Falls 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/klamath-falls/)
- [Portland 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/portland/)
- [Eugene 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/eugene/)
- [Pendleton 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/pendleton/)
- [Albany 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/albany/)
- [Salem 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/oregon/salem/)

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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](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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