Tennessee
Diesel Mechanic pay in Tennessee
What diesel mechanics earn in Tennessee: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 28 listed training programs.
- $60,590Average pay (state)
- $40,450Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $59,190Median pay (state)
- $80,580Top 10% earn over
5,720 jobs in Tennessee · 28 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $40,450 | $48,680 | $59,190 | $71,610 | $80,580 | $60,590 | 5,720 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $46,070 | $52,040 | $61,360 | $75,500 | $96,110 | $65,740 | 1,240 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $45,710 | $52,150 | $60,760 | $75,120 | $82,300 | $63,720 | 1,780 |
| Morristown, TN | $41,600 | $48,810 | $60,700 | $67,850 | $73,860 | $59,340 | 130 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,630 | $47,430 | $58,010 | $65,100 | $74,640 | $56,180 | 910 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $38,540 | $47,980 | $57,630 | $73,180 | $77,120 | $58,470 | 290 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,000 | $46,840 | $57,450 | $64,600 | $83,200 | $58,050 | 480 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $37,590 | $45,390 | $56,940 | $62,780 | $75,640 | $55,950 | 120 |
| Jackson, TN | $39,610 | $46,890 | $55,690 | $62,800 | $72,610 | $55,830 | 210 |
| Johnson City, TN | $37,620 | $44,120 | $53,290 | $62,310 | $78,990 | $55,440 | 60 |
| Cleveland, TN | $38,760 | $45,760 | $49,050 | $58,870 | $65,430 | $53,600 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Tennessee
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Tennessee. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Associate degree | 8 | $37,769 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 94 | $37,769 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 19 | $6,348 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Nashville, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $6,348 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Crump, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Dickson, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 22 | $7,435 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Dickson, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $7,435 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Elizabethton, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,471 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Elizabethton, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 28 | $4,471 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Elizabethton, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,471 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Harriman, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Harriman, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 8 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Harriman, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Knoxville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,820 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Knoxville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 16 | $4,820 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Knoxville, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,820 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Livingston, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 9 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Livingston, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,761 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 6 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Huntsville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 1 | $4,247 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Crossville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Crossville, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Crossville, TN | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Crossville, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $5,948 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.