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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Colorado (2026)
$33.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,020/year ($4,668/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $70,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,600 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Colorado (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $70,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,020 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $70,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,676 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,392 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,393 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,020 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,668 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Colorado?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Colorado is $70,480 per year ($33.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,300 and $79,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $70,480, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $56,020 per year ($4,668 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,600 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.