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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Oregon (2026)
$30.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,556/year ($4,046/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,970 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,770 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Oregon (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $63,970 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,556 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $63,970 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,496 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,894 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$5,024 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,556 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Oregon?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Oregon is $63,970 per year ($30.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,580 and $76,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $63,970, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $48,556 per year ($4,046 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,770 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.