Wisconsin
Diesel Mechanic pay in Wisconsin
What diesel mechanics earn in Wisconsin: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 18 listed training programs.
- $64,150Average pay (state)
- $45,250Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,450Median pay (state)
- $82,210Top 10% earn over
6,750 jobs in Wisconsin · 18 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Diesel Mechanic pay in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $45,250 | $52,040 | $62,450 | $74,800 | $82,210 | $64,150 | 6,750 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,390 | $61,620 | $73,730 | $79,800 | $94,110 | $71,900 | 4,290 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $49,270 | $58,790 | $68,240 | $84,220 | $90,120 | $70,780 | 370 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $47,310 | $60,710 | $67,140 | $80,050 | $87,300 | $68,750 | 240 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $46,910 | $56,410 | $65,400 | $81,210 | $88,850 | $67,370 | 260 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $46,730 | $59,130 | $64,770 | $71,630 | $76,750 | $64,240 | 290 |
| Appleton, WI | $44,320 | $52,770 | $63,860 | $73,130 | $80,150 | $64,310 | 270 |
| Madison, WI | $45,500 | $49,380 | $63,850 | $76,380 | $81,160 | $64,440 | 840 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,710 | $56,580 | $62,920 | $75,730 | $83,290 | $65,490 | 1,380 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $43,920 | $51,330 | $62,560 | $68,590 | $78,250 | $62,240 | 120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $44,470 | $50,180 | $62,400 | $74,370 | $78,330 | $62,980 | 270 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,300 | $52,840 | $61,100 | $75,700 | $77,570 | $62,890 | 260 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,760 | $56,040 | $60,860 | $74,050 | $81,390 | $63,810 | 430 |
Programs
Listed programs in Wisconsin
Every diesel mechanic program we matched in Wisconsin. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0613 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Appleton, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 47 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Appleton, WI | Associate degree | 7 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Appleton, WI | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 42 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Gateway Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Gateway Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Kenosha, WI | Associate degree | 8 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Gateway Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Madison Area Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Madison, WI | Associate degree | 9 | $5,103–$7,441 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Mid-State Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $4,828–$6,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northcentral Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wausau, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $5,139–$7,431 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northcentral Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wausau, WI | Associate degree | 5 | $5,139–$7,431 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Northcentral Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Wausau, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $5,139–$7,431 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pewaukee, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,952–$7,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pewaukee, WI | Associate degree | 2 | $4,952–$7,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Pewaukee, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $4,952–$7,266 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Western Technical College Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | La Crosse, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0605 |
| Diesel Barbershop | Delafield, WI | 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.