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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Indiana (2026)
$29.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,092/year ($4,091/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,840 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Indiana (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $60,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,092 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,093 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,637 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,788 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,092 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,091 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Indiana?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Indiana is $60,610 per year ($29.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,270 and $70,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $60,610, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $49,092 per year ($4,091 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 8,840 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.