Diesel mechanic salary in Alaska
Median $36.34 an hour for 860 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Diesel mechanic pay in Alaska: the full range
Alaska ranks 3rd of 51 states for median diesel mechanic pay, and 2nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $35.49). 860 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $25.00 – $30.02 | $52,000 – $62,450 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $30.02 – $40.00 | $62,450 – $83,210 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $40.00 – $47.41 | $83,210 – $98,610 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Diesel mechanic pay by metro in Alaska
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $23.00 | $35.81 | $46.83 | 410 | 1% below |
| Fairbanks | $25.30 | $35.08 | $44.87 | 130 | 3% below |
Diesel mechanic wages in Alaska over time
Table
| Year | Alaska $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.82 | $40.23 | $14.77 | 1,140 |
| 2000 | $20.51 | $38.35 | $15.55 | 670 |
| 2001 | $21.59 | $39.25 | $16.14 | 740 |
| 2002 | $21.86 | $39.12 | $16.53 | 740 |
| 2003 | $21.05 | $36.83 | $16.81 | 670 |
| 2004 | $22.18 | $37.80 | $17.20 | 720 |
| 2005 | $23.37 | $38.52 | $17.61 | 660 |
| 2006 | $23.57 | $37.64 | $18.11 | 590 |
| 2007 | $22.87 | $35.51 | $18.58 | 650 |
| 2008 | $24.41 | $36.50 | $18.94 | 580 |
| 2009 | $26.51 | $39.78 | $19.35 | 660 |
| 2010 | $26.28 | $38.80 | $19.64 | 790 |
| 2011 | $26.93 | $38.54 | $20.02 | 800 |
| 2012 | $26.47 | $37.12 | $20.35 | 840 |
| 2013 | $27.93 | $38.60 | $20.54 | 800 |
| 2014 | $27.90 | $37.94 | $20.98 | 1,040 |
| 2015 | $29.90 | $40.61 | $21.40 | 940 |
| 2016 | $30.37 | $40.74 | $21.72 | 870 |
| 2017 | $32.43 | $42.59 | $22.29 | 820 |
| 2018 | $32.82 | $42.08 | $22.76 | 680 |
| 2019 | $30.19 | $38.02 | $23.32 | 670 |
| 2020 | $30.20 | $37.57 | $24.13 | 580 |
| 2021 | $28.98 | $34.43 | $23.41 | 650 |
| 2022 | $29.21 | $32.13 | $26.14 | 620 |
| 2023 | $31.34 | $33.11 | $28.35 | 600 |
| 2024 | $35.18 | $36.11 | $29.15 | 740 |
| 2025 | $36.34 | $36.34 | $29.70 | 860 |
In today's dollars, the median diesel mechanic wage in Alaska changed by -10.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do diesel mechanics make in Alaska?
The median diesel mechanic in Alaska earned $36.34 an hour ($75,580 a year) in May 2025, 22% above the national median of $29.70. The middle half earn $30.02–$40.00; the top 10% earn more than $47.41.
Where does Alaska rank for diesel mechanic pay?
Alaska ranks 3rd of 51 states for diesel mechanic pay, with a median of $36.34 an hour, and 2nd after adjusting for Alaska's cost of living (BEA price parity 102.4, US = 100).
What is the union diesel mechanic rate in Alaska?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a diesel mechanic classification for most Alaska counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many diesel mechanics work in Alaska?
BLS counted 860 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Alaska in May 2025, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.41; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alaska and metro areas, SOC 49-3031.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.