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Diesel Mechanic Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$34.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,215/year ($4,768/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,160 Diesel Mechanic jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $72,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,215 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $72,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,085 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,534 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$2,506 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,215 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,768 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in New Jersey?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in New Jersey is $72,340 per year ($34.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,740 and $79,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $72,340, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $57,215 per year ($4,768 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 8,160 Diesel Mechanic jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.