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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Alaska (2026)
$36.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,001/year ($5,167/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Alaska (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $75,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $62,001 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,798 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,782 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Alaska?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Alaska is $75,580 per year ($36.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,450 and $83,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $75,580, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $62,001 per year ($5,167 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 860 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.