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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$32.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,052/year ($4,504/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 350 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $67,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,052 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $67,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,969 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,146 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,103 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,052 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Rhode Island?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Rhode Island is $67,270 per year ($32.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,620 and $77,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $67,270, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $54,052 per year ($4,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 350 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.