South Carolina
Diesel Mechanic pay in South Carolina
What diesel mechanics earn in South Carolina: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 7 listed training programs.
- $59,050Average pay (state)
- $41,440Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,330Median pay (state)
- $76,670Top 10% earn over
3,360 jobs in South Carolina · 7 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $41,440 | $48,510 | $59,330 | $65,690 | $76,670 | $59,050 | 3,360 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,550 | $50,820 | $61,000 | $66,350 | $79,340 | $61,410 | 540 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $45,070 | $50,170 | $60,750 | $69,590 | $76,630 | $60,210 | 370 |
| Columbia, SC | $45,830 | $49,400 | $60,320 | $68,990 | $94,860 | $62,250 | 520 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $38,370 | $48,860 | $60,300 | $67,500 | $78,970 | $59,730 | 3,350 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $42,300 | $54,480 | $60,130 | $69,140 | $81,150 | $62,500 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $43,620 | $47,680 | $59,320 | $63,430 | $74,140 | $58,440 | 160 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $37,600 | $48,370 | $58,480 | $63,390 | $76,230 | $57,440 | 610 |
| Sumter, SC | $44,060 | $46,070 | $57,000 | $61,210 | $76,240 | $56,160 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $38,240 | $47,270 | $56,920 | $63,680 | $76,170 | $57,440 | 310 |
| Florence, SC | $42,570 | $46,900 | $49,990 | $59,280 | $72,800 | $54,610 | 190 |
Programs
Listed programs in South Carolina
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in South Carolina. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Darlington Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Florence, SC | Associate degree | 13 | $4,636–$6,772 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Greenville Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Greenville, SC | Certificate (1-2 years) | 24 | $5,780–$11,060 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Conway, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 17 | $6,702–$13,254 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northeastern Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Cheraw, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,120–$6,480 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Orangeburg, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $5,306–$8,498 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Spartanburg Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Spartanburg, SC | Associate degree | 0 | $5,246–$10,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| York Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Rock Hill, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $8,064–$13,560 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | 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.