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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Idaho (2026)
$28.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,485/year ($3,957/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,930 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Idaho (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $59,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,485 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,928 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,531 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$2,286 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,485 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,957 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Idaho?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Idaho is $59,230 per year ($28.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,740 and $69,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $59,230, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $47,485 per year ($3,957 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,930 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.