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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$29.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,893/year ($4,158/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,630 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $61,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,893 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,229 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,723 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,895 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,893 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,158 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Pennsylvania is $61,740 per year ($29.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,060 and $73,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $61,740, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $49,893 per year ($4,158 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 12,630 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.