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Diesel Mechanic Salary in Texas (2026)
$28.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,434/year ($4,119/month) for a single filer
Diesel Mechanic pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,870 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Texas (occupation code 49-3031, “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Diesel Mechanic salary of $58,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $49,434 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,877 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,499 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,434 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,119 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Texas?
- The median Diesel Mechanic salary in Texas is $58,810 per year ($28.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,520 and $70,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Diesel Mechanic in Texas?
- On the median salary of $58,810, a single filer in Texas takes home about $49,434 per year ($4,119 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 29,870 Diesel Mechanic jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.