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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Ohio (2026)
$29.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,821/year ($4,152/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,240 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Ohio (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $60,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,821 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,626 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$947 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,821 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,152 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Ohio?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Ohio is $60,470 per year ($29.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,700 and $69,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $60,470, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $49,821 per year ($4,152 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 14,240 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.