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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$38.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,523/year ($5,044/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 690 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $80,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,523 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $80,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,788 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,126 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,643 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,523 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Hawaii?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Hawaii is $80,080 per year ($38.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,850 and $85,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $80,080, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $60,523 per year ($5,044 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 690 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.