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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Arizona (2026)
$29.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,600/year ($4,217/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,140 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Arizona (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $61,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,600 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $61,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,719 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,140 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,600 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,217 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Arizona?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Arizona is $61,680 per year ($29.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,080 and $74,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $61,680, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $50,600 per year ($4,217 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,140 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.