As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Fargo, ND is $114,248, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,197 weekly, or $9,521 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $91,262 to $130,013. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,216) and 75th percentile ($122,500), while top earners (90th percentile) make $130,013 per year. This $20,284 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fargo Diesel Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 statewide for Diesel Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $91,262 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $102,216 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $114,248 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $122,500 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $130,013 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
25% $102,216 10% $91,262 90% $130,013 75% $122,500 $114,248 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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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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