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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$28.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,712/year ($3,976/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,720 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $59,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,712 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,917 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,524 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,987 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,712 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Nebraska?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Nebraska is $59,140 per year ($28.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,430 and $65,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $59,140, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $47,712 per year ($3,976 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 2,720 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.