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title: "Diesel Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin: Pay & Jobs"
canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/
description: "Diesel Mechanic pay in Wisconsin: BLS average $64,150 (all experience levels), median $62,450, bottom 10% $45,250. 18 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 *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.

- **$64,150** Average pay (state)
- **$45,250** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$62,450** Median pay (state)
- **$82,210** Top 10% earn over

6,750 jobs in Wisconsin · 18 listed programs. [Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025)](https://highpayingtrades.com/methodology/).

Cities with listed programs

- [Appleton 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/appleton/)
- [Kenosha 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/kenosha/)
- [Pewaukee 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/pewaukee/)
- [Wausau 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/wausau/)
- [Delafield 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/delafield/)
- [Eau Claire 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/eau-claire/)
- [La Crosse 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/la-crosse/)
- [Madison 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/madison/)

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

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

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](https://www.cvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.fvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.fvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.fvtc.edu/) 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](https://www.gtc.edu/) 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](https://www.gtc.edu/) 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](https://www.gtc.edu/) 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](https://madisoncollege.edu/) 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](https://www.mstc.edu/) 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](https://www.matc.edu/) 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](https://www.ntc.edu/) 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](https://www.ntc.edu/) 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](https://www.ntc.edu/) 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](https://www.wctc.edu/) 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](https://www.wctc.edu/) 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](https://www.wctc.edu/) 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](https://www.westerntc.edu/) 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 |
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

- [Appleton 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/appleton/)
- [Kenosha 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/kenosha/)
- [Pewaukee 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/pewaukee/)
- [Wausau 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/wausau/)
- [Delafield 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/delafield/)
- [Eau Claire 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/eau-claire/)
- [La Crosse 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/la-crosse/)
- [Madison 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/madison/)
- [Milwaukee 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/milwaukee/)
- [Wisconsin Rapids 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/diesel-mechanic/wisconsin/wisconsin-rapids/)

Related resources

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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](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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