Pennsylvania
Diesel Mechanic pay in Pennsylvania
What diesel mechanics earn in Pennsylvania: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 16 metro areas, plus job counts and 23 listed training programs.
- $62,680Average pay (state)
- $45,910Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,740Median pay (state)
- $80,440Top 10% earn over
12,630 jobs in Pennsylvania · 23 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $45,910 | $51,060 | $61,740 | $73,000 | $80,440 | $62,680 | 12,630 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $48,770 | $58,100 | $68,640 | $77,510 | $77,510 | $65,850 | 710 |
| 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 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $48,950 | $60,320 | $64,010 | $74,580 | $82,130 | $65,820 | 1,120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,430 | $54,240 | $63,510 | $73,690 | $80,380 | $63,990 | 820 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $47,360 | $53,250 | $62,700 | $73,760 | $80,280 | $63,350 | 500 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $47,150 | $52,450 | $62,580 | $73,490 | $83,270 | $63,690 | 760 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $46,890 | $52,290 | $60,630 | $70,490 | $77,110 | $59,850 | 50 |
| Lebanon, PA | $47,740 | $52,600 | $60,570 | $70,490 | $80,100 | $61,820 | 170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,190 | $49,610 | $60,280 | $70,140 | $79,300 | $60,920 | 2,070 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $46,430 | $49,820 | $59,220 | $66,340 | $75,350 | $59,380 | 190 |
| State College, PA | $41,600 | $48,800 | $58,760 | $65,690 | $82,170 | $59,770 | 120 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Training Center-Exton Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Exton, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 34 | $50,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Automotive Training Center-Warminster Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Warminster, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 28 | $50,400 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Berks Career & Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Leesport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $10,320 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pleasant Gap, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $17,618 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Pleasant Gap, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $17,618 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Clearfield, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $20,410 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Community College of Philadelphia Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Philadelphia, PA | Associate degree | 0 | $4,692–$12,804 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Altoona, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $21,360 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Johnstown, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $22,750 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Reynoldsville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $10,030 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Johnson College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Scranton, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $22,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Johnson College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Scranton, PA | Associate degree | 10 | $22,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Schnecksville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $15,285 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Luzerne County Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Nanticoke, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Luzerne County Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Nanticoke, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| New Castle School of Trades Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | New Castle, PA | Associate degree | 12 | $24,009 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Associate degree | 28 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Rosedale Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Rosedale Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 26 | $39,925 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Lancaster, PA | Associate degree | 9 | $9,050 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Exton, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 115 | $51,500 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.