Average Diesel Mechanic Salary in Ohio

Trades · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Diesel Mechanic in Ohio earns $54,800 per year, which is below the national average of $56,850. This translates to approximately $26.35 per hour, $2,108 biweekly, or $4,567 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$41,100	$19.76
Average (50th)	$54,800	$26.35
Experienced (75th)	$63,000	$30.30
Top Earners (90th)	$71,200	$34.23

Diesel Mechanic Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$59,200	$4,933/mo
Cleveland	$55,900	$4,658/mo
Cincinnati	$53,700	$4,475/mo
Dayton	$52,100	$4,342/mo
Toledo	$51,000	$4,250/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Trades
Typical Education	High school + training
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Diesel Mechanics in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for trades professionals.

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