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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Michigan (2026)
$29.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,921/year ($4,077/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,020 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Michigan (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $61,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,921 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $61,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,190 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,699 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,610 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,921 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,077 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Michigan?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Michigan is $61,420 per year ($29.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,280 and $67,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $61,420, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $48,921 per year ($4,077 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 9,020 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.