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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$26.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,816/year ($3,735/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,890 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $55,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,816 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $55,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,478 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,244 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,942 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,816 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,735 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Kentucky?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Kentucky is $55,480 per year ($26.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,560 and $63,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $55,480, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $44,816 per year ($3,735 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 3,890 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.