Diesel mechanic salary in Utah
Median $30.94 an hour for 2,690 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 Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 17th of 51 states for median diesel mechanic pay, and 23rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $31.28). 2,690 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 | $22.58 – $27.62 | $46,970 – $57,450 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.62 – $36.02 | $57,450 – $74,930 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $36.02 – $39.97 | $74,930 – $83,140 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Diesel mechanic pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $23.33 | $31.35 | $40.74 | 1,500 | 1% above |
| Provo | $14.67 | $30.94 | $36.39 | 240 | about the same as |
| Logan | $21.93 | $30.58 | $36.25 | 50 | 1% below |
| Ogden | $23.55 | $28.63 | $36.72 | 410 | 7% below |
| St. George | $19.99 | $28.60 | $38.74 | 90 | 8% below |
Diesel mechanic wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $15.12 | $29.22 | $14.77 | 4,760 |
| 2000 | $14.95 | $27.95 | $15.55 | 4,250 |
| 2001 | $15.53 | $28.23 | $16.14 | 4,210 |
| 2002 | $15.72 | $28.13 | $16.53 | 3,240 |
| 2003 | $16.15 | $28.26 | $16.81 | 2,830 |
| 2004 | $17.88 | $30.47 | $17.20 | 2,720 |
| 2005 | $18.10 | $29.84 | $17.61 | 2,730 |
| 2006 | $18.86 | $30.12 | $18.11 | 2,710 |
| 2007 | $18.39 | $28.55 | $18.58 | 2,820 |
| 2008 | $18.58 | $27.78 | $18.94 | 3,030 |
| 2009 | $19.29 | $28.95 | $19.35 | 2,900 |
| 2010 | $19.56 | $28.88 | $19.64 | 2,640 |
| 2011 | $20.75 | $29.70 | $20.02 | 2,930 |
| 2012 | $20.36 | $28.55 | $20.35 | 3,230 |
| 2013 | $20.42 | $28.22 | $20.54 | 3,210 |
| 2014 | $20.10 | $27.33 | $20.98 | 2,930 |
| 2015 | $20.66 | $28.06 | $21.40 | 2,810 |
| 2016 | $21.98 | $29.48 | $21.72 | 2,860 |
| 2017 | $22.15 | $29.09 | $22.29 | 2,660 |
| 2018 | $22.86 | $29.31 | $22.76 | 2,600 |
| 2019 | $22.71 | $28.60 | $23.32 | 2,620 |
| 2020 | $24.44 | $30.40 | $24.13 | 2,470 |
| 2021 | $23.68 | $28.13 | $23.41 | 2,820 |
| 2022 | $24.80 | $27.28 | $26.14 | 2,710 |
| 2023 | $28.33 | $29.93 | $28.35 | 2,940 |
| 2024 | $30.28 | $31.08 | $29.15 | 2,930 |
| 2025 | $30.94 | $30.94 | $29.70 | 2,690 |
In today's dollars, the median diesel mechanic wage in Utah changed by +10.3% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do diesel mechanics make in Utah?
The median diesel mechanic in Utah earned $30.94 an hour ($64,350 a year) in May 2025, 4% above the national median of $29.70. The middle half earn $27.62–$36.02; the top 10% earn more than $39.97.
Where does Utah rank for diesel mechanic pay?
Utah ranks 17th of 51 states for diesel mechanic pay, with a median of $30.94 an hour, and 23rd after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union diesel mechanic rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a diesel mechanic classification for most Utah counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many diesel mechanics work in Utah?
BLS counted 2,690 bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Utah in May 2025, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.83; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah 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.