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title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in Virginia: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in Virginia: BLS average $61,590 (all experience levels), median $61,090, bottom 10% $45,250. 14 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 *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.

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

8,070 jobs in Virginia · 14 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Alberta 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/alberta/)
- [Glenns 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/glenns/)
- [Norfolk 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/norfolk/)
- [Richmond 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/richmond/)
- [Virginia Beach 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/virginia-beach/)
- [Abingdon 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/abingdon/)
- [Annandale 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/annandale/)
- [Bedford 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/bedford/)

BLS wage data

## Diesel Mechanic pay in Virginia

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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### Metro areas

| 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 |
Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown.

Programs

## Listed programs in Virginia

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

| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Advanced Technology Institute](https://www.auto.edu/) 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](https://www.auto.edu/) 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](https://www.germanna.edu/) 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](https://www.reynolds.edu/) 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](https://www.reynolds.edu/) 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](https://www.nvcc.edu/) 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](https://www.rappahannock.edu/) 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](https://www.rappahannock.edu/) 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](https://www.southside.edu/) 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](https://www.southside.edu/) 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](https://www.tcc.edu/) 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](https://www.tcc.edu/) 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](https://www.vhcc.edu/) 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 |
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

- [Alberta 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/alberta/)
- [Glenns 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/glenns/)
- [Norfolk 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/norfolk/)
- [Richmond 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/richmond/)
- [Virginia Beach 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/virginia-beach/)
- [Abingdon 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/abingdon/)
- [Annandale 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/annandale/)
- [Bedford 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/bedford/)
- [Locust Grove 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/virginia/locust-grove/)

Related resources

## Keep researching

[**Verified CDL schools, if you also want to drive** Many fleet and diesel shop jobs prefer a CDL; compare FMCSA-registered training. · VerifiedCDLSchools.com](https://verifiedcdlschools.com/) [**GI Bill-approved diesel mechanic programs** Schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/diesel-mechanic/) [**Automotive and diesel apprenticeships** The apprenticeship route and sponsors. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/automotive/)

## 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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