Average Diesel Mechanic Salary in New Jersey

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Diesel Mechanic in New Jersey earns $60,400 per year, which is above the national average of $56,850. This translates to approximately $29.04 per hour, $2,323 biweekly, or $5,033 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$45,300	$21.78
Average (50th)	$60,400	$29.04
Experienced (75th)	$69,500	$33.39
Top Earners (90th)	$78,500	$37.74

Diesel Mechanic Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$65,200	$5,433/mo
Jersey City	$61,600	$5,133/mo
Trenton	$59,200	$4,933/mo
Edison	$57,400	$4,783/mo
Princeton	$56,200	$4,683/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Diesel Mechanics in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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