Diesel mechanic salary in Florida
Median $29.08 an hour for 14,900 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 Florida: the full range
Florida ranks 30th of 51 states for median diesel mechanic pay, and 49th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $28.12). 14,900 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 | $21.30 – $23.90 | $44,300 – $49,720 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.90 – $35.53 | $49,720 – $73,900 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $35.53 – $38.08 | $73,900 – $79,210 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Diesel mechanic pay by metro in Florida
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $24.31 | $30.89 | $39.43 | 110 | 6% above |
| Sarasota | $22.66 | $29.93 | $37.41 | 410 | 3% above |
| Cape Coral | $22.32 | $29.81 | $37.50 | 470 | 3% above |
| Port St. Lucie | $22.72 | $29.71 | $38.84 | 240 | 2% above |
| Jacksonville | $22.66 | $29.55 | $36.93 | 1,640 | 2% above |
| Miami | $21.36 | $29.49 | $42.52 | 4,240 | 1% above |
| Punta Gorda | $22.57 | $29.38 | $36.83 | 70 | 1% above |
| Tampa | $21.61 | $29.36 | $37.56 | 1,910 | 1% above |
| Vero Beach | $22.40 | $29.10 | $36.36 | 50 | about the same as |
| Gainesville | $22.26 | $28.97 | $37.87 | 150 | about the same as |
| Orlando | $21.86 | $28.96 | $37.47 | 1,960 | about the same as |
| Lakeland | $20.45 | $28.74 | $37.07 | 790 | 1% below |
| Homosassa Springs | $19.52 | $28.69 | $40.39 | 50 | 1% below |
| Wildwood | $20.16 | $28.34 | $40.54 | 100 | 3% below |
| Ocala | $18.81 | $28.32 | $36.81 | 360 | 3% below |
| Pensacola | $19.94 | $28.25 | $36.10 | 290 | 3% below |
| Daytona Beach | $21.99 | $28.04 | $36.56 | 290 | 4% below |
| Palm Bay | $20.53 | $27.40 | $36.68 | 250 | 6% below |
| Tallahassee | $19.26 | $26.70 | $35.06 | 210 | 8% below |
| Fort Walton Beach | $20.77 | $24.58 | $36.25 | 110 | 15% below |
| Panama City | $19.87 | $24.53 | $35.70 | 170 | 16% below |
| Sebring | $18.86 | $22.43 | $31.92 | 50 | 23% below |
Diesel mechanic wages in Florida over time
Table
| Year | Florida $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $13.68 | $26.44 | $14.77 | 11,110 |
| 2000 | $14.39 | $26.90 | $15.55 | 13,420 |
| 2001 | $14.57 | $26.49 | $16.14 | 12,770 |
| 2002 | $15.13 | $27.08 | $16.53 | 12,550 |
| 2003 | $15.59 | $27.28 | $16.81 | 12,610 |
| 2004 | $15.82 | $26.96 | $17.20 | 12,870 |
| 2005 | $16.70 | $27.53 | $17.61 | 13,350 |
| 2006 | $17.28 | $27.60 | $18.11 | 13,990 |
| 2007 | $18.63 | $28.93 | $18.58 | 13,090 |
| 2008 | $18.89 | $28.25 | $18.94 | 11,710 |
| 2009 | $19.53 | $29.31 | $19.35 | 9,760 |
| 2010 | $19.79 | $29.22 | $19.64 | 9,050 |
| 2011 | $20.48 | $29.31 | $20.02 | 8,720 |
| 2012 | $20.60 | $28.89 | $20.35 | 8,930 |
| 2013 | $20.37 | $28.15 | $20.54 | 9,410 |
| 2014 | $20.49 | $27.86 | $20.98 | 10,070 |
| 2015 | $20.60 | $27.98 | $21.40 | 10,490 |
| 2016 | $21.39 | $28.69 | $21.72 | 10,950 |
| 2017 | $21.56 | $28.32 | $22.29 | 11,360 |
| 2018 | $21.71 | $27.83 | $22.76 | 12,880 |
| 2019 | $22.07 | $27.79 | $23.32 | 12,580 |
| 2020 | $23.14 | $28.78 | $24.13 | 12,560 |
| 2021 | $23.24 | $27.61 | $23.41 | 11,860 |
| 2022 | $25.02 | $27.52 | $26.14 | 12,360 |
| 2023 | $26.78 | $28.30 | $28.35 | 11,710 |
| 2024 | $29.05 | $29.81 | $29.15 | 12,570 |
| 2025 | $29.08 | $29.08 | $29.70 | 14,900 |
In today's dollars, the median diesel mechanic wage in Florida changed by +3.9% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do diesel mechanics make in Florida?
The median diesel mechanic in Florida earned $29.08 an hour ($60,490 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $29.70. The middle half earn $23.90–$35.53; the top 10% earn more than $38.08.
Where does Florida rank for diesel mechanic pay?
Florida ranks 30th of 51 states for diesel mechanic pay, with a median of $29.08 an hour, and 49th after adjusting for Florida's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union diesel mechanic rate in Florida?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a diesel mechanic classification for most Florida counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many diesel mechanics work in Florida?
BLS counted 14,900 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Florida in May 2025, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.80; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida 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.