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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Florida (2026)
$29.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,784/year ($4,232/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,900 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Florida (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $60,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $50,784 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,079 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,627 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,784 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,232 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Florida?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Florida is $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,720 and $73,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Florida?
- On the median salary of $60,490, a single filer in Florida takes home about $50,784 per year ($4,232 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 14,900 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.