Diesel mechanic salary in Arizona
Median $29.65 an hour for 5,140 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 Arizona: the full range
Arizona ranks 23rd of 51 states for median diesel mechanic pay, and 41st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $29.44). 5,140 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 | $21.86 – $24.56 | $45,460 – $51,080 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $24.56 – $35.73 | $51,080 – $74,310 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $35.73 – $40.56 | $74,310 – $84,350 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Diesel mechanic pay by metro in Arizona
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $23.15 | $30.45 | $41.34 | 3,550 | 3% above |
| Tucson | $19.95 | $29.02 | $38.24 | 580 | 2% below |
| Flagstaff | $22.54 | $28.99 | $40.33 | 100 | 2% below |
| Yuma | $19.76 | $27.86 | $37.23 | 150 | 6% below |
| Prescott Valley | $20.18 | $27.28 | $38.83 | 200 | 8% below |
| Lake Havasu City | $20.02 | $27.02 | $41.61 | 200 | 9% below |
| Sierra Vista | $19.15 | $26.53 | $38.37 | 60 | 11% below |
Diesel mechanic wages in Arizona over time
Table
| Year | Arizona $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.08 | $29.14 | $14.77 | 4,240 |
| 2000 | $16.11 | $30.12 | $15.55 | 4,450 |
| 2001 | $16.45 | $29.90 | $16.14 | 4,100 |
| 2002 | $16.67 | $29.83 | $16.53 | 4,450 |
| 2003 | $16.90 | $29.57 | $16.81 | 4,690 |
| 2004 | $16.80 | $28.63 | $17.20 | 3,900 |
| 2005 | $16.52 | $27.23 | $17.61 | 3,890 |
| 2006 | $17.19 | $27.45 | $18.11 | 4,090 |
| 2007 | $17.59 | $27.31 | $18.58 | 4,280 |
| 2008 | $18.96 | $28.35 | $18.94 | 4,230 |
| 2009 | $20.10 | $30.16 | $19.35 | 3,830 |
| 2010 | $20.33 | $30.02 | $19.64 | 3,680 |
| 2011 | $20.17 | $28.87 | $20.02 | 4,150 |
| 2012 | $19.93 | $27.95 | $20.35 | 3,980 |
| 2013 | $20.71 | $28.62 | $20.54 | 3,860 |
| 2014 | $20.97 | $28.52 | $20.98 | 4,420 |
| 2015 | $21.14 | $28.71 | $21.40 | 5,060 |
| 2016 | $19.99 | $26.81 | $21.72 | 5,090 |
| 2017 | $20.85 | $27.38 | $22.29 | 4,560 |
| 2018 | $21.58 | $27.67 | $22.76 | 4,320 |
| 2019 | $22.38 | $28.18 | $23.32 | 3,850 |
| 2020 | $23.00 | $28.61 | $24.13 | 4,080 |
| 2021 | $23.31 | $27.69 | $23.41 | 4,350 |
| 2022 | $25.00 | $27.50 | $26.14 | 4,610 |
| 2023 | $27.47 | $29.02 | $28.35 | 4,230 |
| 2024 | $28.50 | $29.25 | $29.15 | 5,430 |
| 2025 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.70 | 5,140 |
In today's dollars, the median diesel mechanic wage in Arizona changed by +3.3% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do diesel mechanics make in Arizona?
The median diesel mechanic in Arizona earned $29.65 an hour ($61,680 a year) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $29.70. The middle half earn $24.56–$35.73; the top 10% earn more than $40.56.
Where does Arizona rank for diesel mechanic pay?
Arizona ranks 23rd of 51 states for diesel mechanic pay, with a median of $29.65 an hour, and 41st after adjusting for Arizona's cost of living (BEA price parity 100.7, US = 100).
What is the union diesel mechanic rate in Arizona?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a diesel mechanic classification for most Arizona counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many diesel mechanics work in Arizona?
BLS counted 5,140 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Arizona in May 2025, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.85; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona 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.