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Diesel Mechanic pay in Virginia

What diesel mechanics earn in Virginia: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 10 metro areas, plus job counts and 14 listed training programs.

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$61,590Average pay (state)
$45,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
$61,090Median pay (state)
$79,150Top 10% earn over

8,070 jobs in Virginia · 14 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).

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BLS wage data

Diesel Mechanic pay in Virginia

Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Area	10th pct	25th pct	Median	75th pct	90th pct	Mean	Employed
Virginia	$45,250	$50,840	$61,090	$70,460	$79,150	$61,590	8,070
United States	$44,530	$50,540	$61,770	$75,470	$88,740	$64,320	289,960

Metro areas

Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.
Area	10th pct	25th pct	Median	75th pct	90th pct	Mean	Employed
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$51,200	$61,280	$72,580	$80,590	$97,060	$72,880	2,910
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$45,760	$54,360	$62,190	$63,060	$72,320	$59,900	160
Charlottesville, VA	$45,340	$51,780	$62,060	$68,410	$76,450	$61,310	130
Richmond, VA	$46,160	$52,380	$61,390	$66,320	$79,200	$61,740	1,400
Harrisonburg, VA	$42,260	$46,820	$60,450	$66,890	$79,310	$59,320	250
Winchester, VA-WV	$45,000	$47,420	$60,190	$70,530	$75,740	$59,430	190
Lynchburg, VA	$45,040	$49,350	$59,500	$68,790	$81,680	$60,200	370
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$43,720	$48,400	$59,200	$63,840	$73,800	$59,260	1,360
Roanoke, VA	$43,900	$47,580	$58,240	$61,470	$73,610	$56,560	420
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	$38,540	$47,980	$57,630	$73,180	$77,120	$58,470	290

Programs

Listed programs in Virginia

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

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.
Program / provider	Location	Type	Graduates 2023-24	Tuition	Source
Advanced Technology Institute Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Virginia Beach, VA	Certificate (1-2 years)	25	$14,960 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Advanced Technology Institute Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Virginia Beach, VA	Associate degree	12	$14,960 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613
Germanna Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Locust Grove, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	0	$5,406–$11,920 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Richmond, VA	Certificate (1-2 years)	6	$5,427–$11,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Richmond, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	0	$5,427–$11,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Northern Virginia Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Annandale, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	6	$6,062–$12,656 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Rappahannock Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Glenns, VA	Certificate (1-2 years)	3	$5,249–$11,762 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Rappahannock Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Glenns, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	20	$5,249–$11,762 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Southside Virginia Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Alberta, VA	Certificate (1-2 years)	0	$5,154–$11,667 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Southside Virginia Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Alberta, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	0	$5,154–$11,667 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Tidewater Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Norfolk, VA	Associate degree	5	$6,012–$12,525 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Tidewater Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Norfolk, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	1	$6,012–$12,525 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Virginia Highlands Community College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Abingdon, VA	Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)	14	$5,169–$11,682 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide)	IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605
Wicked Diesel	Bedford, VA	Registered apprenticeship sponsor	n/a	Contact program	DOL Office of Apprenticeship

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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.