How much does a Diesel Mechanic II make in San Diego, CA? The average Diesel Mechanic II salary in San Diego, CA is $64,610 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,883 and $71,337. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Diesel Mechanic II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Mechanic II Salary $51,759 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Diesel Mechanic II Salary $57,883 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Diesel Mechanic II Salary $64,610 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Diesel Mechanic II Salary $71,337 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Diesel Mechanic II Salary $77,462 San Diego,CA April 24, 2024
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Dedication: Dedication is the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose. It produce high-quality results for your company and it helps nurture your work ethic and can lead to success.

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Repairing: To put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again.

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Technical Services: Technical services are services that an IT organization provides to support business services or IT operations. Employee provisioning, backup and recovery, storage, and self-service help desk are examples of technical services

Dedication 6.58%
Repairing 3.4%
Technical Services 1.62%
Others 88.4%

Job Description for Diesel Mechanic II

Diesel Mechanic II performs inspection, maintenance, repairs, and overhauls of diesel engines. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems. Being a Diesel Mechanic II utilizes computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes. Replaces and/or refurbishes parts. Additionally, Diesel Mechanic II maintains maintenance logs according to requirements. Ensures services provided follow all quality standards and safety procedures. May perform DOT annual inspections on vehicles. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires Commercial Driver License (CDL) - Class A. Typically requires a Certificate in Automotive & Diesel Technology. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Diesel Mechanic II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Diesel Mechanic II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Diesel Mechanic II

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For Diesel Mechanic II, the first career path typically starts with a Diesel Mechanic III position, and then progresses to Diesel Mechanic Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with an Automotive Mechanic III position, and then progresses to Automotive Mechanic IV.

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Diesel Mechanic II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Diesel Mechanic II, the highest Diesel Mechanic II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Diesel Mechanic II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Diesel Mechanic II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Diesel Mechanic II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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