How much does a Diesel Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Diesel Engineer in the United States is $111,713. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,079 to $122,707, with most professionals earning between $95,218 and $132,716.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $95,218 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $103,079 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $111,713 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $122,707 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $132,716 US March 01, 2025
25% $103,079 10% $95,218 90% $132,716 75% $122,707 $111,713 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Diesel Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Drilling Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Diesel Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Diesel Engineer ranges from $103,079 to $122,707 with the average base salary of $111,713. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,638 to $136,160 with the average total cash compensation of $120,378.

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