Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Diesel Mechanic jobs in Los Angeles, CA

6,520 diesel mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $77,380/year median · 25% above the national median.

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The median diesel mechanic salary in Los Angeles, CA is $77,380/year, with a typical range of $62,160 to $85,280 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Diesel Mechanic pay in Los Angeles, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Los Angeles metro. Half of Diesel Mechanics earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $62,160 $77,380 $85,280
25th$62,160 Median$77,380 75th$85,280 vs US25% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 49-3031, Diesel Mechanic). Full Diesel Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Diesel Mechanic salary in Los Angeles?

The median diesel mechanic salary in Los Angeles, CA is $77,380/year, with a typical range of $62,160 to $85,280 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 6,520 diesel mechanics employed in the Los Angeles metro area.

Diesel Mechanic pay bands in Los Angeles by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Diesel Mechanic

Typical lead band in Los Angeles
Example (illustrative)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range
$66,933–$90,689
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Diesel Mechanic

Typical senior band in Los Angeles
Example (illustrative)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range
$69,255–$93,475
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Diesel Mechanic

Typical lead band in Los Angeles
Example (illustrative)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range
$64,612–$92,082
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Diesel Mechanic

Typical senior band in Los Angeles
Example (illustrative)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range
$71,576–$92,082
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Diesel Mechanic

Typical entry level band in Los Angeles
Example (illustrative)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Typical pay range
$66,933–$87,903
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Diesel Mechanic Career Ladder — Los Angeles Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Los Angeles’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Diesel Mechanic0–2 yrs$55,713
  2. Mid Diesel Mechanic2–5 yrs$73,511
  3. Senior Diesel Mechanic5–8 yrs$92,856
  4. Staff Diesel Mechanic8–12 yrs$112,201
  5. Lead Diesel Mechanic12+ yrs$131,546

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 49-3031, Diesel Mechanic).

Employers in the Diesel Mechanic hiring market in Los Angeles

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Los Angeles post Diesel Mechanic jobs

Employers in the Los Angeles metro typically post Diesel Mechanic roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Diesel Mechanic in Los Angeles, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Diesel Mechanic earn in Los Angeles, CA?
Median $77,380/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $62,160–$85,280. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Diesel Mechanic jobs are there in Los Angeles?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 6,520 Diesel Mechanic roles employed in the Los Angeles metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Los Angeles employers use for Diesel Mechanic?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
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